Program recognized among the top in the nation
The Children’s Learning Center at Mitchell College (CLC), located in New London, Connecticut, has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)—the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children.
NAEYC Accreditation is a rigorous and transformative quality-improvement system that uses a set of 10 research-based standards to collaborate with early education programs to recognize and drive Teens are viewing social media content more than ever. Learn more from Harvard Pilgrim about how teens are promoting & destigmatizing mental health through these social channels. Emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Light House is pleased to announce the launch of LH Works: an employment training program that provides individualized levels of support to young adults with diverse abilities. The goal? 100% competitive employment.
The current unemployment rate for individuals with developmental disabilities is between 89% and 95%. In an effort to improve this statistic, LH Works uses a customized, holistic approach to prepare Job Seekers to excel in securing competitive,
Chelsea Groton Bank was recently named a Top Workplace in Connecticut for the sixth consecutive year, and Michael Rauh, the Bank’s President and CEO, was presented with this year’s Leadership award, both in the midsize employer category (150-499 employees).
“We’ve received many awards over the years, but being on the Top Workplace list during an incredibly difficult time really speaks to the resiliency and dedication of our team members. Our employees care deeply for their team, customer and community
Join the Community Foundation’s Women & Girls Fund Task Force on Public Policy us as we hear from two leading advocates on critical issues that would address greater equity in our region.
Be part of this conversation with Emily Byrne of CT Voices for Children and Sean Ghio of Partnership for Strong Communities as we learn about their vision and strategies for advocating for key legislative opportunities to advance just housing and childcare policies.
Democracy requires that we each have a seat
Chelsea Groton Bank is hosting a career fair for candidates interested in pursuing a career in banking on Wednesday, October 13 from 3 – 6 PM at the Bank’s New London Branch, One Montauk Avenue, New London, CT.
Candidates are encouraged to bring a resume and to dress professionally. Bank team members will meet with candidates and hold interviews on the spot for In-Branch and Digital Customer Service positions, and the Bank’s Rotational Internship Program. Full-time, part-time and parent hours are The IRS invites you to attend an Advance Child Tax Credit information session to learn about the Advance Child Tax Credit. Information provided will include:
Eligibility requirements for the Advance Child Tax CreditInformation on the IRS Non-Filer Portal, where those not required to file a tax return can provide their information to determine eligibility and request advance paymentsInformation on the IRS Update Portal, where those eligible can
Check if they are enrolled to receive advance
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to allow for use of a single booster dose, to be administered at least six months after completion of the primary series in:individuals 65 years of age and older;individuals 18 through 64 years of age at high risk of severe COVID-19; and individuals 18 through 64 years of age whose frequent institutional or occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2 puts them at high risk of serious
Chelsea Groton Bank is providing FREE secure document shredding services this fall, to protect confidential information and avoid identity theft.
“The number of people who are victimized because sensitive data is stolen continues to rise,” said Lori Dufficy, EVP, Chief Experience & Engagement Officer at Chelsea Groton Bank. “Although criminals are increasingly using cyber-attacks to gain access to personal information online, we encourage everyone to properly dispose of hard copy documents that can Results are the first from a pivotal trial of any COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12 years of ageIn participants 5 to 11 years of age, the vaccine was safe, well tolerated and showed robust neutralizing antibody responsesCompanies plan to submit these data to the FDA, EMA and other regulatory agencies around the world as soon as possibleResults in children under 5 years of age are expected as soon as later this year
NEW YORK AND MAINZ, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has received the “Community Partner of the Year” award from the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut for its continuing financial support and extensive community involvement in programs and services to help those in need.
“Charter Oak is proud of our longstanding partnership with United Way to help the communities and residents throughout southeastern Connecticut, and we’re very honored to receive this year’s Community Partner award,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that this year’s National Small Business Week (NSBW) Virtual Summit drew more than 47,000 participants for the three-day virtual summit. Attendees heard from celebrity business owners, investors, entrepreneurs, and lead advisors from across the small business community, and connected with fellow small business owners from across the country. The event featured a focus on resilience and recovery, offering 22 educational sessions to help participants Mitchell College announced three new full-time faculty members for the Academic Year 2021-2022 in the areas of education, science and business. Dr. Christopher Clouet is an assistant professor of education; Dr. Lindsay Rush is an assistant professor of science; and Dr. James Patsalides is a visiting professor of marketing, a one-year appointment.
Clouet will teach educational psychology and early childhood education, including on the topic of parent and family involvement. Superintendent of New London
Chelsea Groton Bank is hosting a career fair for candidates interested in pursuing a career in banking on Monday, September 20, 2021 from 3 – 6 PM at the Bank’s Norwich-Westside Branch, 444 West Main Street, Norwich, CT.
Candidates are encouraged to bring a resume and to dress professionally. Bank team members will meet with candidates and hold interviews on the spot for In-Branch and Virtual Customer Service positions, and the Bank’s Rotational Internship Program. Full-time, part-time and parent hours
National Small Business Week is almost here! Earlier this week, the SBA announced the event schedule. There is still time to register for the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, September 13 – September 15, to learn new business strategies, meet other business owners, and chat with industry experts. This free online event will include educational webinars, updates on resources for small businesses, and a networking chat room for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Register The Women's Business Development Council's (WBDC) Equity Match Program offers grants of up to $10,000 to women-owned businesses in the state of Connecticut who have been in business for 2 or more years. The final grant decisions will be announced in mid November.
The application will be open for 3 weeks: September 7th to 28th, 2021. For more information, visit ctwbdc.org.
The program is designed to help women-owned businesses grow. Grants between $2,500 and $10,000 will be awarded for clearly defined
Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Public Health Acting Commissioner Dr. Deidre Gifford today announced the launch of a new television ad campaign to further impress upon Connecticut residents the importance of COVID-19 vaccinations as the Delta variant continues to spread across the state and the country.
The public service announcements launched on statewide television this week and can also be seen on streaming services and online. They include a 30 and 15-second spot called “Turned the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT member, DoorDash, has been partnering with organizations and restaurants across Connecticut to provide support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only has DoorDash been a vital resource for restaurants during these uncertain times, but the company also worked with merchants to build long-term growth opportunities through help with marketing, access to delivery, and other resources. DoorDash partnered with the Connecticut Restaurant Association in January, providing$500,000 TVCCA Energy Assistance Program is accepting applications. Appointments are available in-person or via telephone. Items necessary to complete the application maybe uploaded on our website after the clients' initial appointment.Learn more about the program with this flyer.
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has issued an executive order related to the COVID-19 emergency declarations (Executive Order No. 13D) requiring that all Connecticut state employees and staff of all childcare facilities and preK-12 schools statewide must have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by September 27, 2021. Those who do not get vaccinated due to certain exemptions will be required to be tested for COVID-19 on a weekly basis. However, state hospital and long-term care
NEW YORK & MAINZ, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Biologics License Application (BLA) for COMIRNATY® (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 16 years of age and older. COMIRNATY is the first COVID-19 vaccine to be granted approval by the FDA.
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Mitchell College recently welcomed Dr. Alicia Martinez as dean of student experience and belonging. In her role, she will oversee all aspects of the student experience, including the student judicial code, wellness, residence life, Title IX compliance and campus safety.
Martinez most recently served as the program manager in the Office of Diversity Enhancement & Medical Education at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where she oversaw the Einstein Enrichment Program for underrepresented populations in As part of the American Rescue Plan Act, the U.S. Economic Development Administration is offering competitive tourism grants from $500,000 to $10,000,000 for Travel, Tourism & Outdoor Recreation. These grants may be relevant to some in our industry, including towns, non-profits and more. We encourage you to read about this grant program and consider applying if you are eligible.Thank you for being our valued partner and for all you do for Connecticut tourism! Learn More
Chelsea Groton Bank was the leading Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lender in the region. Through Chelsea Groton’s all-hands-on-deck approach, the Bank was able to approve and fund 1,027 loans totaling over $116 million to local businesses between the first and second rounds of the PPP, saving over 8,500 jobs in the region.
“I couldn’t be more proud of the way the Chelsea Groton team came together for our business customers and community members,” said Tony Joyce, The Community Foundation welcomes applications to advance equal opportunities for women and girls throughout Eastern Connecticut. Thanks to generous gifts and bequests from committed donors, four permanently endowed funds serve the Northeast, Norwich, Southeast and Windham areas of our region. Our shared grantmaking priorities reflect the challenges identified in The Status of Women and Girls in Eastern Connecticut:
Advance family economic security
Empower women and girls to make positive Mitchell College recently welcomed Dr. Elizabeth Ann (Betsy) Beaulieu as vice president of academic affairs. She will oversee all academic areas of the college, including Thames at Mitchell, the Bentsen Learning Center and the Mystic Program.
Beaulieu most recently served as interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of New Haven. Prior to that she was founding dean of the Core Division at Champlain College in Vermont, where she served for 11 years, and director of Women’s Studies Submit Proposals to:
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The Internal Revenue Service invites all Connecticut families to attend an information session to learn about the Advance Child Tax Credit.
There will be three sessions with presentations in English on August 5th, August 26th, and in Spanish on August 13th.
The information sessions will focus on tax changes and benefits from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Information will include:
· Eligibility requirements for the Advance Child Tax Credit
· Information on the IRS Update Channel 3 Kids Camp wants to treat you to the greatest country music experience of the year!
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Chelsea Groton Bank team members recently graduated from the Center for Financial Training (CFT), the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT’s (Chamber ECT) Leadership Program, and the Connecticut Bankers Association’s (CBA) Connecticut School of Finance and Management (CSFM). Team members also completed the American Bankers Association (ABA) Marketing School and earned professional certifications in various concentrations.
Jessica Charette, Branch Operations Specialist, earned the Financial Services Diverse group of students from across Connecticut work toward career in electric utility industry
Eversource’s first class of students enrolled in the Electrical Lineworker Certificate Program are nearing completion of the course and a future career in the electric power industry. The energy company partnered with Capital Community College (CCC) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Unions 420 and 457 to offer the new certification program that’s helping to cultivate the
Nancy Cowser
Mitchell College recently welcomed Nancy Cowser as Chief Advancement and Alumni Affairs Officer. In her new role, she joins the senior leadership team and will be responsible for designing, implementing and evaluating comprehensive development strategies and programs that support the vision and mission of the College through fundraising and alumni engagement.
Prior to joining Mitchell, Cowser was the Executive Director since 2017 of the Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region
For the fourth consecutive year, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has been named a “Best-In-State” credit union in the annual Forbes survey of the nation’s best financial institutions.
“We are honored to once again be named one of the very best in our industry,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “To be chosen by Forbes as a best-in-state winner for four straight years is a real testament to the hard work of our employees to provide the best service and best
The SBA is reconvening the Council on Underserved Communities under the authority of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. In conjunction with the Biden-Harris Administration’s agenda, the restoration of the Council will help support the SBA’s prioritization of equity across its programs and initiatives. The Council will consist of 20 diverse stakeholders from every region of the country tasked with advising the SBA on strengthening and improving its strategies to help underserved communities.
The Council
The largest gathering of wooden boats and enthusiasts in New England will converge at Mystic Seaport Museum for the 29th annual WoodenBoat Show Friday through Sunday, August 20-22.
The WoodenBoat Show, hosted in a partnership with WoodenBoat Publications, offers something for all wooden boat enthusiasts and maritime history buffs. More than 100 traditional and classic wooden boats of every type will be on display, from hand-crafted kayaks to mahogany runabouts, to classic daysailers and Preview talent and network with peers at the Groton Parks and Recreation Entertainment Showcase, August 6, 9am-3pm.
Find entertainment for fairs, festivals, special events, holiday parties and community entertainment. $35 includes breakfast and lunch.See the flyer to learn more.Download the registration flyer.
United Way of Southeastern Connecticut’s Board of Directors has approved funding in the amount of $1,943,768 for the fiscal year 2021-22. This funding supports 40 health and human service programs at 22 local nonprofit agencies in New London County that work together to provide a vital safety net of services to help those in need.
The Board affirmed its commitment to the community by approving the following funding in four key areas of impact that improve people’s lives:Basic Needs - $144,704Community
Ribbon-cutting held for a hands-on exhibit exploring the power of air as museum kicks off its Sustainability Week
Offshore wind joint development partners Ørsted and Eversource today announced that they have awarded a $100,000 grant to the Niantic Children’s Museum. The award will support the creation of several new hands-on, STEM-focused exhibits that will help educate and inspire the next generation of scientific leaders. The grant will initially be used to support the museum’s “A-Mazing Airways” Connecticut Kids and Students 18 and under visit for FREE this Summer!
Through September 6, Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying Connecticut adult resident can visit participating museums free of charge through the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program. At the Florence Griswold Museum there is no need to register in advance,just check in at Admissions and ENJOY! The program is part of Governor Lamont’s larger plan to use recovery funds to provide students and families with
Chelsea Groton Bank is pleased to partner with the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) to help borrowers with documented disabilities to purchase their first home, through the Home of Your Own Program.
The Home of Your Own Program allows borrowers to be eligible for a low-interest rate loan and down-payment assistance if the borrower or a live-in family member of the borrower has a documented disability.
“Keeping in line with our commitment to assisting all qualifying persons to achieve The General Assembly enacted a plastic bag fee that went into effect on August 1, 2019. In the same legislation that enacted the plastic bag fee, the General Assembly also banned the use of single-use plastic bags to take effect as of July 1, 2021. As the General Assembly has not delayed or otherwise extended the scheduled ban, retailers that are collecting the fee are no longer required to collect the fee as of July 1, 2021. That said, retailers must report and remit the fees that are collected through The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation has awarded $192,800 in funding to 18 organizations in Rhode Island and Connecticut, today announced Harold M. Horvat, bank President, CEO and Chairman.
“The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation continues its commitment to the communities we serve throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut as we aim to make a positive impact in several key areas: economic security, education, capacity-building, and COVID-19 response/recovery,” said Horvat. “Our support of these 18 Human Resource Leadership Association of SECT will host its July meeting, discussing 'Strategies to get your Initiative Approved' virtually on Tuesday, July 20 at 2pm.
As HR professionals, we usually don’t see our role as sales. In actuality, we are selling ourselves and our initiatives every day as part of our strategic involvement in our organization’s success. Understanding the buying process mindset, we can position ourselves as influencers to create buy-in from decision-makers. During our time We are so excited to share that the new building we are building on the Academy waterfront will have a groundbreaking ceremony July 29th, 2021 from 4pm-6pm. We are so thrilled to be at this point in the project and look forward to welcoming the community to share in this event to kick-off our new building the Maritime Center of Excellence www.cgaalumni.org/mcoe, scheduled to open Fall 2022.
To learn more here is a link a last week’s lunch and learn about the project with the Superintendent RADM Kelly, our Mystic Seaport Museum announces it is participating in Connecticut’s Summer at the Museum program, which offers free admission to resident children and one accompanying adult from July 1 to September 6.
Gov. Ned Lamont announced the program at a press conference at the Connecticut Science Center on Wednesday. The program is part of the Governor’s plan to use recovery funds to provide students and families engaging educational and enrichment experiences in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are
This week’s bundle is focused on two new online tools to help families manage Advance Child Tax Credit payments, upcoming events around the country hosted by IRS and community partners to provide free tax help for families to get Advance Child Tax Credit payments and Economic Impact Payments, new toolkits for partners and taxpayers and other tax-related materials.
Key points:IRS announces two new online tools to help families manage Child Tax Credit payments; one of three tools now available for the The Jonnycake Center of Westerly has been selected as a beneficiary of the Stop & Shop “Bloomin' 4 Good” program for the month of June 2021.
The Stop & Shop “Bloomin' 4 Good” program, which launched in February 2021, is an easy way for shoppers to give back in the communities in which they live, work, and shop. Marked with a red circle sticker, every $9.99 Bloomin' 4 Good floral bouquet sold at a participating location supports a hunger organization local to the Stop & Shop in which it was purchased.
The Barbara Curto, VP, Marketing Manager, and Kristin Zummo, VP, Learning and Development Manager, were recently selected as New Leaders in Banking by the Connecticut Bankers Association (CBA). This honor was presented to just 14 out of dozens of nominees from banks across Connecticut. The recipients are considered to be outstanding employees, managers, or business leaders that make a notable impact within their bank and community.
“Kristin and Barb excel in their respective departments, bringing innovation The Connecticut Arts Hero Awards honor and celebrate Connecticut residents who are doing inspiring things in, for or through the arts in Connecticut.
Since 2016, the Connecticut Arts Hero Awards have introduced us to an array of remarkable individuals engaged in or supporting the arts - some publicly and some behind the scenes.
If you know a special someone who has contributed significantly to the arts in Connecticut, please take a moment to nominate this individual. You can do so by completing the Mission-Aligned Grant Will Support Internships and Programs for Local Youth, Animal Rescue Clinic Work, and a New Ocean Wind Energy Exhibit
Joint-venture partners Ørsted and Eversource today announced a $1,250,000 grant in support of Mystic Aquarium, one of Connecticut’s premier cultural and research institutions. The grant will support innovative research that will improve the understanding of marine mammals and their habitats throughout New England, bring hands-on educational and career opportunities to The Connecticut Arts Hero Awards honor and celebrate Connecticut residents who are doing inspiring things in, for or through the arts in Connecticut.
Since 2016, the Connecticut Arts Hero Awards have introduced us to an array of remarkable individuals engaged in or supporting the arts - some publicly and some behind the scenes.
If you know a special someone who has contributed significantly to the arts in Connecticut, please take a moment to nominate this individual. You can do so by completing the
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union awarded $94,000 in scholarships this spring to 47 high school and college students in New London and Windham counties for their significant academic and community achievements.
“Our scholarship committee was truly impressed with the many achievements of these scholarship recipients – in their school studies as well as their community activities – during an academic year that was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President MIDDLETOWN, R.I. - RDSI, a professional services company serving the defense industry, releases its newest version of EWPro™ 20/20, an electronic warfare simulation software. The Navy has been using EWPro for more than 25 years and it is responsible for successfully training multiple generations of sailors.The software solves the challenge of giving sailors real world warfare experience by offering training in a safe and simulated environment. The software has evolved and continues to adapt to the Dominion Energy-led consortium building America’s first offshore wind turbine installation vessel, creating hundreds of U.S. jobs while achieving a historic milestone for domestic offshore wind industryVessel will be used to install Ørsted-Eversource’s Revolution Wind and Sunrise Wind, two of the nation’s first large-scale offshore wind farms, working first from State Pier in New London, Conn.Charybdis will be homeported in Hampton Roads, Va. and manned with an American crew
Dominion Energy, Ørsted and The Three Rivers College Foundation bestowed over $415,000 in scholarships at the 28th Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 25. The awards were broadcast via a virtual video that can be found at www.threerivers.edu/scholarship.
The total scholarships came to just over $415,000 and were awarded to 152 students. This includes $50,000 in summer scholarships. The majority of the scholarships support students through the fall semester, but many students, who have exhausted their financial aid and The Thames River Heritage Park and Connecticut Sea Grant are celebrating Connecticut Trails Day on June 5 by inviting people to visit one or more of the four park sites where they can enjoy a self-guided, educational activity and receive a complimentary harbor cruise ticket for the heritage park water taxi.
In the Thames River Quests, first offered on Trails Day in 2018, participants follow a set of clues to different locations at each site to solve a word puzzle and learn about the region’s history and New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS), based in Stonington, CT, will welcome kids back to summer camp on Monday, June 21st. Registrations are strong, with an increase over 50% from 2019, as parents express a clear desire to get their children back on-the-water and in-the-classroom for sailing, marine science and adventure sports. Due to the pandemic, last summer's program was scaled back while NESS continued to operate safely and continue its adventure program.
Space is still available for
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announced today grants of $2,306,126 in support of four strategic priorities: youth empowerment, basic needs and rights, environmental conservation and education, and animal welfare.
In the face of glaring inequities magnified by the pandemic in our health, housing and educational systems, the Foundation’s grants committees took a two-pronged approach. Priority was given to local organizations that meet immediate, day-to-day needs of residents most impacted
Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance are proud to announce that Bouvier Insurance has earned a 2021 Make More Happen Award, which recognizes its exceptional volunteerism with Community Speaks Out and demonstrating its commitment to making a positive change within their community. The award includes a $5,000 donation with a chance to double the amount to $10,000 that will directly benefit Community Speaks Out, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the community by providing support and
Photo caption: AHEPA President George Grossomanides (L) and The Arc ECT Chief Marketing and Development Officer Bill Furgueson at The Arc ECT’s Norwich offices.
The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Order of AHEPA) donated $1,000 to The Arc Eastern Connecticut on May 11 in support of the agency’s job preparation and community life programs.
The award is usually presented at AHEPA’s annual meeting, noted AHEPA President George Grossomanides, but due to the pandemic AHEPA’s nonprofit The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announced today that President & CEO Maryam Elahi will receive an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from Eastern Connecticut State University at the Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 15, 2021.
Prior to joining the Community Foundation in 2013 and for more than 25 years, Elahi served in positions of leadership in the international human rights community as an advocate, teacher, and grant-maker.
Elahi was the director of the International The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) has reimagined its annual grant program to focus on the needs of youth. The 2021 Youth Engagement Grant is designed to benefit youth (under 21) in projects to conserve, celebrate or enhance The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor’s significant natural and historic resources or promote economic development.
Projects enhancing access for diverse audiences to the abundant natural and historic resources of the National Heritage Corridor are also encouraged. American Job Centers of Eastern CTVIRTUAL HIRING EVENTGet an Online Interview using Zoom!Thursday, May 2010:00 am – 2:00 pm
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For a complete list of openings The Chelsea Groton Foundation has awarded The Arc Eastern Connecticut $1,952.99 to create counter and display space for its cookie production micro-enterprise, which provides on-the-job vocational training to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
“In 2016 we set out to prove that a business can pay people with IDD minimum wage and realize a profit,” notes Kathleen Stauffer, CEO of The Arc Eastern Connecticut. “Our chocolate chip cookies, made by the people we support, are not
The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Fearghal McGarry is to speak on the Irish Revolution, 1919-1921 at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2021, via Zoom. The virtual presentation is free for members; $20 for non-members. Registration is required.
Fearghal McGarry will discuss how 2021 marks the culmination of a remarkable series of 100th anniversaries of events that significantly impacted the twentieth century: World War I, the Russian Revolution, the first
On Our Minds Series: Virtual Chat with Nationally Recognized Big Data Expert Randy BeanWednesday, May 12 at 6pmLa Grua Center
Nationally recognized industry authority and thought leader Randy Bean will discuss how he came to publish his first book, Fail Fast, Learn Faster: Lessons in Data-Driven Leadership in an Age of Disruption, Big Data, and AI, which comes out in August. Randy writes and speaks extensively on data-driven organizations and data-driven business cultures and is known for his frequent Summer Concerts on the Green: Latin Essence Jazz
Friday, May 21 at 6pmLa Grua Center
This dynamic group is comprised of some of the sassiest jazz players in the region who keep the room full of lively vibes. The band, featuring Ben Velazquez (bass), Chris Leigh (guitar), Miguel Rios (congas), Steve Marien (saxophone), Rufus Davis (piano), and Eric German (percussion), combines elements of traditional Latin music with an eclectic repertoire of jazz standards and pop/fusion classics. Please bring your own Join us for a Cornhole Tournament to benefit the network of United Way programs here in New London County. Together they provide a safety net to help people in need - our neighbors, friends, family members, and coworkers. We invite you to Live United with us and have some fun while supporting a great cause!
Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
283 Stoddards Wharf Road
Parking will be at St. David's Church
across the street from United Way
Gales Ferry,
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has named Michael Fabian, a banker with extensive industry experience, as its new Mortgage Officer.
“We’re pleased to welcome Michael to our mortgage lending team,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “His understanding of mortgage lending and his familiarity with our housing market will be great assets when he’s working with our members to find the right mortgage to fit their needs,” he said.
Fabian joins an experienced and
The round-the-clock efforts of a largely remote workforce establishes Chelsea Groton as leader in PPP Loans, Mortgages and Places to Work in Eastern CTChelsea Groton Bank reported impressive financial, educational, technical and community-based accomplishments at its 166th Annual Meeting which was conducted over Zoom on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. President and CEO Michael Rauh presented the Bank’s 2020 results to Bank officers, Board members and Corporators.
“Our focus has always been on helping
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is proposing to launch an initiative that will allow all children in Connecticut to visit museums throughout the state free of charge during the upcoming summer months.
The initiative was included as part of the proposal the governor presented earlier this week to the Connecticut General Assembly to allocate the federal COVID-19 recovery funding Connecticut is receiving from the American Rescue Plan Act. This summer museum portion of the proposal is part of
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It’s been a challenging year. We want to make sure you’re getting the support you need. From helping keep your workers paid to assisting you with exporting, the Small Business Administration and U.S. Commercial Service offer an array of programs that can keep your business moving forward.
Members are invited to join a free UPS® webinar on Thursday, April 29th to learn how the SBA and USCS can help your business grow.
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Today, the SBA announced the first round of technology partners participating in a new initiative for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) - a program that will allow eligible restaurants and other food establishments to access the RRF application or data they need to fill out the application through their trusted point-of-sale (POS) service providers. SBA is proud to announce partnerships with Clover ®, NCR Corporation, Square, and Toast in this groundbreaking effort to provide a 1. Get the program details.
Get the program details such as eligibility, funding amount, allowable use of funds and more. If you haven’t already, sign up for RRF email updates.
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2. How to prepare.
Currently, SBA is not accepting applications for RRF. However, you can prepare your application by reviewing the sample application, program guide and cross-program eligibility chart on SBA COVID-19 relief options. You will be able to apply through SBA-recognized Point of Sale Restaurant
Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Katie Dykes today announced that Connecticut’s State Parks system and boat launches are planning to return to providing full services to visitors during the 2021 season, with some state campgrounds opening to campers with reservations today.
DEEP’s operation plan for this season was developed consistent with current guidance for the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 transmission (the virus that causes COVID-19) and based Harbor Village is pleased to announce that we have obtained in network provider status with the following UHC products:
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The Continuum of Care is what makes our community stand apart from conventional Skilled Nursing Center Programs. Partnering with our Vascular Experts, Foot & Ankle Specialist and the L&M Wound & Hyperbaric Center to provide a smooth transition through our program here at Harbor Village, to established care We are pleased to announce that the 17th annual Open House Day will continue as planned on June 12! This year, due to the continued uncertainty of the pandemic, each property may choose to promote visits to their property virtually, in-person, or both.
About the event:
Connecticut Open House Day is designed to inspire Connecticut residents to learn about the amazing experiences in their own backyard so that they may spread the word to future visitors and guests. Art galleries, museums, theaters, historic
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has donated $32,000 in additional emergency food assistance to eastern Connecticut’s food pantries and food centers to increase food supplies to those in need during the continuing COVID-19 health crisis.
Since this past April, Charter Oak has donated a total of $139,000 in emergency grants for much-needed food supplies to food centers and food pantries that serve New London and Windham counties.
“The effects of COVID-19 are still impacting our region, especially for
Many have spent a lot of time at home over the last year, and likely had an opportunity to go through old bank statements, bills, tax documents and other sensitive records. If you haven’t yet been able to securely shred this paperwork, Chelsea Groton Bank is providing FREE secure document shredding services this spring, to protect confidential information and avoid identity theft.
“The number of people who are victimized because sensitive data is stolen continues to rise,” said Lori Dufficy, EVP, Chief Help is here with $16.2 billion for venues, theatres, and more
The U.S. Small Business Administration will officially open the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal tomorrow, April 8, 2021 at 12 p.m. EDT for operators of live venues, live performing arts organizations, museums and movie theatres, as well as live venue promoters, theatrical producers and talent representatives to apply for critical economic relief, as those eligible entities are some of the first that had to shutter ¡Atención, propietarios de pequeñas empresas! El Programa de Protección de Pago (PPP) se ha extendido hasta el 31 de mayo. Aproveche este tiempo adicional para solicitar este préstamo perdonable.
Únase a SBA el jueves 8 de abril a las 6:00 pm ET para un seminario web en español sobre los cambios recientes en Programa Proteccion de Pago.
Los oradores de la SBA describirán:¿Cómo solicitar un préstamo perdonable PPP y qué es un PPP de primer y segundo sorteo?Nuevo cálculo de préstamos para propietarios Health benefits matter more than ever to employees throughout New England. From mental health options to at-home care, Harvard Pilgrim discusses the six rising trends for 2021.Read the article to learn more. Local small business owners need your help now more than ever!
SCORE Connecticut depends on volunteers to fulfill SCORE’s mission. SCORE is looking for volunteers with backgrounds and experiences as diverse as the small business owners they serve.
Ready to expand your network, and help make others dreams come true? Get started by submitting a SCORE volunteer application. Over the past 55 years, SCORE’s Connecticut network of business experts has helped guide entrepreneurs. Every day, volunteers help CT's
The Southeastern CT Women’s Network is sponsoring a virtual panel discussion on the topic of “Equity in Education” as part of the Unconscious Bias – Unveiling Racism” series - a free Zoom event on Thursday, April 8, 2021 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. The panel will be moderated by Elijah Manning, Activist andCEO, Inclusive Education, LLC – a company that does anti-racism/racism awareness workshops in schools.
To join the panel discussion please pre-register at the Zoom Helmed by the Chicago Tribune's Chris Jones, NCI is a one-week virtual boot camp for early and mid-career arts writers to strengthen their skills. Apply by April 29. Full scholarships are available. There is no fee to apply or to attend the program. The 2021 National Critics Institute will take place online via Zoom sessions July 5-10, 2021.
One of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's oldest programs, NCI is an intensive professional workshop designed for arts writers and critics (in fields such as April 6 at 7pm Presented in partnership with Macmillan
Join Erin French, owner of the world-renowned restaurant The Lost Kitchen, to discuss her new memoir, Finding Freedom: A Cook’s Story; Remaking a Life from Scratch, along with Ina Garten and chef and food writer Lidey Heuck. The trio will discuss Erin's incredible story of determination and grit: how Erin battled with addiction in a toxic marriage and slowly rebuilt her personal and culinary life around the solace she found in food―as a source of Chelsea Groton Bank kicks off their 8-week “CU Grow: Online Small Business Bootcamp” on April 1, 2021. The FREE small business series, designed for aspiring and established entrepreneurs, is offered through the Bank’s financial education program, Chelsea University, in partnership with the Norwich Community Development Corporation (NCDC) and the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce (GNACC). Participants will walk away with a wealth of knowledge and a strong foundation for starting or growing a The Norwich Arts Center has been selected by the Norwich Public Schools to present a virtual afterschool enrichment experience as part of NPS’s Extended Learning program. LaShawn Cunningham, Founder and Director of the Norwich nonprofit Blooming into Greatness and a member of the NAC Board, will direct and teach the program: “Dancing Our Heritage.”
Dancing Our Heritage, which begins online on April 5, is open to students in grades 2-5 from all the city’s elementary schools. Interested students and
On the 10th anniversary of its Internet Essentials program, Comcast today announced it would invest $1 billion over the next 10 years to help further close the digital divide and give even more low-income Americans the tools and resources they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world. The announcement coincides with the release of a 10-year Progress Report showing that, since 2011, the company, working in collaboration with its network of thousands of nonprofit partners, has connected a cumulative
The U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal today in anticipation of opening applications for the much-anticipated critical economic relief program on Thursday, April 8, 2021.
“Help is here for venue operators hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The SBA has worked diligently to build the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program from the ground up to assist and address the diverse eligibility requirements of each type of
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced extended deferment periods for all disaster loans, including the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, until 2022.All SBA disaster loans made in calendar year 2020, including COVID-19 EIDL, will have a first payment due date extended from 12-months to 24-months from the date of the note.All SBA disaster loans made in calendar year 2021, including COVID-19 EIDL, will have a first payment due date extended from 12-months to 18-months from the Isabella Casillas Guzman has been confirmed as the 27th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. On March 16, the U.S. Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s nominee with broad bipartisan support, 81-17 votes as Administrator of the SBA. Guzman will represent the more than 30 million U.S. small businesses and lead an agency committed to helping small business owners and entrepreneurs start, grow and be resilient.
“SBA must continue to be a lifeline for small businesses in the months ahead,
The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation strives to support local community-based organizations tackling the state’s most significant challenges and help meet the needs our underserved populations. Grants are considered on a quarterly basis focusing on the following priority areas:EducationEconomic SecurityCapacity Building
To help organizations mitigate the impact of the COVID19 Pandemic, the Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation will accept requests for direct assistance to provide support to People’s United Community Foundation has awarded $4,000 to The Arc Eastern Connecticut to assist with its portion of the Communication and Connectedness Crisis Project for People with Disabilities.
“This is an innovative statewide program seeking to prevent isolation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,” explains Laurie Herring, Chief Operations Officer at The Arc Eastern Connecticut. “With the funds we receive we can give people with IDD
B. Michael Rauh, President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank, was one of six bankers across the nation to be recently elected to a three-year term on the American Bankers Association (ABA) Board of Directors. He has been appointed to the ABA’s Mutual Institutions Council Administrative Committee for a one-year term, and after serving two years on the ABA Communications Council, was named vice-chair. He also serves as Connecticut’s representative to the Community Bankers Council.
The ABA’s Board of Chelsea Groton pivoted to turn their annual Money Madness one-day seminar for hundreds of area high school students into a week-long virtual experience. Five area schools participated: Fitch High School, Griswold High School, Ledyard High School, Montville High School, and Norwich Free Academy.
For 15 years, Chelsea Groton's Community Education Office has hosted Money Madness, a day for local students to come together to hear inspiring stories from area business owners, government leaders, community EWIB is seeking responses to a survey about Summer Interns.
Background:
Interns, aged 14-24, will work for about 5 weeks in the summer, and we pay them for Worksites. We ask Worksites to provide a job experience that is learning-rich, where youth can find the link between work and training. We're inching closer to being able to have in-person internships, and can accommodate remote opportunities. I’m also required to note that this Program is pending funding, and the number of interns available will be The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Binalakshmi Nepram is to speak on the peace movement by Indigenous women in India at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, via Zoom. The virtual presentation is free for members; $20 for non-members. Registration is required.
Binalakshmi Nepram will discuss the story of the forgotten, former Asiatic nation state of Manipur located on the Indo-Burma border. She will trace the struggle of the Indigenous Women of the state, now The Town of Waterford approved The Arc Eastern Connecticut’s request of $1,800 at its Board of Finance budget meeting on March 3, 2021. The annual allocation helps support the Community Life & Advocacy (CL&A) program, which offers recreation, socialization, self-advocacy, job preparedness and civic engagement programs to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout eastern Connecticut. It’s the only program of its kind in the region, and receives no state or federal
Governor Ned Lamont, members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation, and Connecticut Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno today announced the launch of UniteCT, a new state program to provide rental and utility assistance to qualified Connecticut households financially impacted by COVID-19.
As further detailed in the program guidelines, UniteCT may provide up to $10,000 in rental assistance and up to $1,500 in electric utility arrearage payments to landlords and utility companies on behalf of 7 session on topics ranging from degree programs, transferring, and affordability
Three Rivers Community College is holding its Virtual Information Series for prospective students and parents over seven Wednesday evenings in March and April. Each session will highlight a specific area of interest about Three Rivers and its flexible, affordable college education. Topics include, affordability, degree programs, inclusion and diversity, and more. One session allows prospective students to meet with current Creative Flow Workshop with Phil Weaver Stoesz
Wednesday, March 24 at 5pm
No artistic skill required! Come as you are, bring your favorite material for making, and join the flow. This virtual workshop will be a lightly facilitated, meditative session focused on making things with other people. All art forms are welcome - visual, writing, movement, sound - anything that relaxes, motivates or centers you. Come spend an hour getting creative in a virtual group setting!
Free and open to the public. Space is New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) will launch its spring after school programs on Monday, March 15, 2021. Designed so that students can sign up for one class or decided to take them all, each day will focus on a different subject within the main theme! The main themes include marine art, green technologies, and animal alphabet. Students can join us as we explore, investigate, and try new activities each week!
Students will learn about microscopic diatoms and arrange them in breathtaking The demand for volunteers is growing in Eastern Connecticut with more seniors and people with disabilities socially isolated due to COVID. There is a critical need to connect people with services focusing on socialization, food insecurity, and economic uncertainty.
Thames Valley Council for Community Action’s (TVCCA) Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, or RSVP, provides meaningful volunteer opportunities for individuals age 55+. The program is funded through AmeriCorps Seniors, previously known as the
Chelsea Groton Bank is pleased to introduce Chelsea|LIVE Video Banking, a new digital personal experience that gives members the flexibility to bank when, where and how it’s most convenient. There are currently two ways to connect with a Video Banker – either at one of the Bank’s walk-up or drive-up Video Banking ATMs, or via a secure video call made through an app on a member’s phone or computer.
“We are focused on providing innovative tools and services to our members, ensuring that they have Since its launch, 32 companies from around the world have completed the accelerator program, and 75% have secured pilots or agreements with a division or business unit of Comcast NBCUniversal
Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars, announced today it is now accepting applications for its next program and is seeking startups from around the world that are developing innovations surrounding Connected Living, Next Gen Entertainment, Future of Work, and Personalized Experiences. What: A Conversation with Diane Randall of the Friends Committee on National Legislation
When: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Virtual Zoom Meeting
Contact: Pam Mola, Communications Officer | pamela@cfect.org | 860.442.3572
New London – To honor International Women’s Day, the Community Foundation’s Women & Girls Funds Task Force on Public Policy is hosting a conversation with guest speaker Diane Randall, General Secretary of
ConnectiCare employees at the Manchester Center, located at 1487 Pleasant Valley Rd. Manchester, CTConnectiCare, a leading health plan in Connecticut, recently received three awards – gold, silver, and bronze – at the 15th Annual Stevie® Awards for Sales and Customer Service.
The ConnectiCare centers took home a gold award for Innovation in Customer Service – Other Service Industries, a silver award for Best Customer Satisfaction Survey, and a bronze award for Best Customer Engagement Initiative. More Now more than ever, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telemedicine has become a vital channel within our health care system. Whether you are already utilizing telemedicine or are not that familiar with it – Harvard Pilgrim shares many of the ways you can make telemedicine work for you. From checking symptoms to seeking emotional support. Learn more.
Building on a month of strong Paycheck Protection Program results, the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Small Business Administration are taking steps that will further promote equitable relief for America’s mom-and-pop businesses. These simple progressive steps by the Biden-Harris Administration further demonstrate the commitment to racial and gender equity, reaching low and moderate-income, rural, urban, and other underserved areas. The SBA has established a 14-day, exclusive PPP loan
Are you looking to determine if your business is potentially eligible for a Targeted EIDL Advance? A new mapping tool is available to help you determine if your business is in a low-income community, which is a requirement to qualify for a Targeted EIDL Advance.
Check the tool to see if your business address meets the low-income community eligibility requirement before applying. As a reminder, the SBA is reaching out to potential applicants to determine eligibility, so no action is needed on your part Best Practices for Encouraging Investment in Opportunity Zones to Advance Community Priorities.About this Event
Join us to hear innovative strategies and best practices for aligning investments with community priorities and encouraging investment in your community's Opportunity Zones.
The Opportunity Zone program provides a tremendous opportunity to help under-served communities and offers a path for taxable investors to capture tax-advantaged returns.
Our goal is to inform economic development
Jennifer Seuferling was recently promoted to Assistant Treasurer, Cash Management Officer at Chelsea Groton Bank. As a subject matter expert for Chelsea Groton’s suite of business accounts and Cash Management services, Jen will work with new and existing members to identify ways to optimize their banking operations. This includes reviewing current account structures to improve cash flow and enhance efficiency, enabling business owners to spend more time on their business and less time on banking.
In this The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is excited to announce the opening of a new exhibition on Saturday, Feb. 27 by conceptual artist, sculptor and composer Aaron Taylor Kuffner. Encountering Resonance: Aaron Taylor Kuffner’s Gamelatron will be on view through May 23.
A Gamelatron is a sound-producing kinetic sculpture presented as site-specific installations and stand-alone art works. Based on the Indonesian music tradition known as gamelan, they are made from bronze and iron instruments that are retrofitted with ConnectiCare has always been dedicated to the health of the communities it serves. This past year, under the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic, that mission was more important than ever.
ConnectiCare is contributing to 45 non-profit and municipal organizations throughout the state through its participation in the Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program.
We continue, as we have in the past, to make donations to organizations that directly support community health in a trying time as
Building on a month of strong results, the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Small Business Administration are taking steps with the Paycheck Protection Program to further promote equitable relief for America’s mom-and-pop businesses.
The latest round of Paycheck Protection Program funding opened one month ago and already the Biden Administration has succeeded in making major improvements to the program’s implementation:For businesses with fewer than ten employees, the share of funding is up ConnectiCare has always been dedicated to the health of the communities it serves. This past year, under the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic, that mission was more important than ever.
ConnectiCare is contributing to 45 non-profit and municipal organizations throughout the state through its participation in the Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program.
We continue, as we have in the past, to make donations to organizations that directly support community health in a trying time as
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is partnering with Health Equity Solutions on an outreach program to ensure the state makes contact with as many people as possible with information about the COVID-19 vaccine, particularly among communities that have historically been disproportionately impacted in access to health care.
The nonprofit organization, which is based in Hartford, advocates and promotes policies, programs, and practices that result in equitable health care access, Since 2010, Credit Union Has Originated Nearly $1.4 Billion in Eastern CT Mortgages
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union is the Number 1 residential mortgage lender in eastern Connecticut for the 11th consecutive year, originating over 900 mortgages in New London and Windham counties combined during 2020 with a total value exceeding $138 million.
Since 2010, when Charter Oak first became the top residential lender in eastern Connecticut, the credit union has originated almost 11,000 mortgages in The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) received its first "Silver" sponsorship for its Online Experiential Learning programs, in memory of Mr. Steve Stillerman. Spike Lobdell, NESS President & CEO, commented “our online experiential learning programs are a very important resource to advance student engagement and learning during this pandemic. We are grateful to have this support which helps NESS support more students during this tough time.”
Steve's friends Mark Bates and Roy Flikoff made
The Chelsea Groton Foundation is now accepting applications for the spring grant cycle through the Foundation’s online application portal until Friday, April 16, 2021. Local and regional charitable organizations in the program areas of Animal Welfare, Arts and Culture, Economic Development, Education, Environment, Health and Human Services, Housing, and Youth Activities, should visit www.chelseagroton.com/CGFoundation to access the online application portal and more details on specific requirements.
The The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) and the Travelers Championship today announced a joint commitment to match up to $1 million in donations to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in the wake of a significant fire on Friday night that destroyed a number of buildings on the grounds of the camp in Ashford, Connecticut.
“For more than three decades, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp has brought hope and healing to children and families struggling with serious illnesses,” said Alan Schnitzer, Chairman and Chief The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) is excited to launch its 2021 Arts Workforce Initiative (AWI) Program and is currently accepting Intents to Apply from organizations that would like to serve as an AWI Host Organization.
AWI is a paid apprenticeship program that gives Connecticut college students, emerging creatives, formerly incarcerated individuals and military veterans an opportunity to gain high-level professional work experience with not-for-profit arts and cultural organizations throughout
Comcast in partnership with TV One and NBC Connecticut host a virtual screening of part one of the two-part series, Music and the Movement followed by a panel discussion.
Tuesday, February 23 at 6PM
Speakers for this engagement include:
LaTanya Butler, VP, Marketing, Partnerships & Content Distribution, TV One & CLEO TV
Dennis Mathew, SVP, Comcast Western New England Region
Diane Hannes, President and GM, NBC & Telemundo Connecticut
Leslie Mayes, Reporter, NBC Connecticut
Jason Ryan, Executive Spring Enrollment Fair
February 22, 23, 24, 25
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Training:
All training is at no cos to participant as long as they can prove low-income status, Must be resident of New London County.
Enrolling:
Enrolling for C.N.A, Culinary Arts, Business Office, Anger Management, Project Employment (job placement for formerly incarcerated individuals.)
Plan:
Plan to attend for 2 hours and please bring proof of income, picture ID, and social security card.Learn More The Three Rivers College Foundation is pleased to announce the formal endowment of the Michael B. Brown Memorial Scholarship. His brother, Dr. Si Brown, who resides in Vancouver, Canada, has chosen to honor his memory with the creation of a $15,000 endowed scholarship.
While employed at Millstone Power Station, Brown championed the nuclear program at Three Rivers Community College, formerly known as Thames Valley Technical College, that challenged students with science and math courses in preparation
UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts will continue the second half of the 2020-2021 season with concerts from around the world on its virtual platform: Jorgensen Digital Stage. The concerts that make up the spring 2021 season are streaming from Australia, Germany – and even on Jorgensen’s own stage in Storrs, Connecticut.
Rodney Rock, Jorgensen Director, said he is pleased with the upcoming spring 2021 season and is eager to continue growing the Jorgensen Digital Stage platform.
“I’m
On Our Minds Series: COVID Vaccine Virtual Q&A
Wednesday, February 17 at 6pm
with Marianne O'Hare and Dr. Marwan Haddad
Join us for this hour long Q&A where Marianne O'Hare, producer of the nationally syndicated health show Conversations on Health Care and Dr. Marwan Haddad, Medical Director of the Center for Key Populations, will answer your questions about the COVID vaccine.
Registration is free and open to the public. Space is limited. Visit our website to sign up. A link for the talk will be sent The Eastern Connecticut Association of Realtors invites you to their Affiliate Virtual Visitor event. In this real estate market, houses are "flying off the shelf." Could your business benefit from membership with ECAR?
Drop in on February 23, 2021 from 9 to 10am to learn more. Meet other affiliates and find out why now is a great time to join.
Please pre-register HERE to receive Zoom meeting information.Attendees of the event receive an exclusive 20% discount off membership fee, valid through March 31, Chelsea Groton Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of 18 employees following a Board of Trustees meeting.
“Chelsea Groton Bank has been successful for over 166 years, and during this past year in particular, because of the dedication and commitment each member of Team Chelsea has for their job and the communities we serve,” said Michael Rauh, President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank. “Each of the employees earning a promotion exhibits the traits and behaviors we value – innovative, collaborative,
Mitchell College recently welcomed Dr. Marilyn Sutton-Haywood as its Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs. Sutton-Haywood takes over the position from Dr. Catherine Wright, who retired in late December after a 40-year career at the college.
Sutton-Haywood will oversee several divisions of the college, including academics, student life, Living and Learning programs – including Thames at Mitchell, the Bentsen Learning Center and the Mystic Program – and the Children’s Learning Center. She most Kevin Merchant, president and CEO of Jewett City Savings Bank, announced recently that the Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation has awarded $5,000 in grants to three local libraries.“Libraries are instrumental in helping promote literacy and educational opportunities for all members of our communities. We’re proud to do our part to provide the funding they need to continue to enrich learning in our neighborhoods,” said Merchant. A grant of $2,000 was awarded to Slater Library of Jewett City to purchase and
The Town of North Stonington has awarded $1,500 to The Arc Eastern Connecticut to help support the agency’s Community Life & Advocacy program. CL&A offers recreation, socialization, self-advocacy, job preparedness and civic engagement programs to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout eastern Connecticut. It is the only program of its kind in the region, and one of its components—a 50-member Volunteer Corps – supports over 75 fundraising and community service events throughout Kill A Watt meter kits available at nearly 200 libraries across the state; new heating cost calculator accessible online
With many people continuing to work and learn from home during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, Eversource is helping customers monitor and reduce their energy usage. The energy company is making it possible for customers to monitor their energy use with the Kill A Watt electricity usage meter. The meter shows how much power is being used by most home devices by simply plugging each Wednesdays, January 27 - May 12, 6:00 pm
Join us for fifteen free seminars on some of the biggest environmental issues challenging us today. Topics range from genetically engineered crops to the rise of plastics in the oceans and more and are taught by a range of experts in their fields. Seminars will be held virtually at https://tinyurl.com/EnvironmentalSeminar on Wednesdays, at 6:00 p.m. and last approximately two hours. The seminars are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to arrive Ascent built to assist nearly 13 million women-owned small businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza, today announced the launch of Ascent, a first-of-its-kind, free digital e-learning platform geared to help women entrepreneurs grow and expand their businesses. Ascent has valuable content such as tips on preparing and recovering from disasters, strategic marketing and business financial strategy development.
Ascent is a joint initiative between the White House, the
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for First and Second Draw applications on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 9 a.m. EST. The portal will fully open on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 to all participating PPP lenders to submit First and Second Draw loan applications to SBA.
Earlier in the week, SBA granted dedicated PPP access to Community Charter Oak Federal Credit Union awarded over $674,000 in annual $100 cash bonuses in December to its Gold Rewards members, which is the largest amount since Charter Oak created the unique member-appreciation program in 2010.
“Our Gold Rewards members are some of our most loyal members, so these annual $100 cash bonuses are our way of saying thank you and letting them know how much we appreciate them,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Each year, The Arc Eastern Connecticut received a $2,303 grant from Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Community Giving Program to develop an iPad Lending Library for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who live alone and who during the pandemic might otherwise remain isolated.
“This lending library represents a unique opportunity to make sure that our most vulnerable citizens remain connected during what is a confusing and frightening time for everyone,” said Laurie Herring, The Arc’s Chief Three Rivers Community College, the College Foundation, and Dominion Energy Nuclear Connecticut/Millstone Power Station are again offering 16 full scholarships for the Three Rivers Community College Nuclear Engineering Technology Degree program. The only program of its kind in New England, it is considered the best in the nation. Through classroom, laboratory, and simulator instruction, this program educates students in the theories underlying the safe operation of nuclear power generating stations. For
Please join U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza on Thursday, January 7 at 1PM for a live webinar to announce the launch of Ascent. Ascent is a first-of-its-kind digital online learning platform geared to help women-owned small businesses grow and scale their existing business.
With Ascent, female entrepreneurs will be able to utilize this platform that brings a modern, e-learning experience specifically targeted for women business owners.
This virtual event will include New Capacities, a collective impact project led by United Way of Southeastern Connecticut, has adapted student Career Expo’s for our new world of remote learning and social distancing. Originally intending to support career exploration fairs at the two Norwich middle schools this past Spring 2020 the project changed direction and built the Career Exploration Video Series. The series takes the exploration fair online by highlighting careers in local, in-demand industries through short 3-5 minute video
As part of its long-term partnership with UConn, Eversource has worked with the university to reduce energy use, cut operational expenses, and advance its overall sustainability and carbon neutrality goals.
Most recently, several energy efficiency upgrades were completed in the Marine Sciences Building at UConn’s Avery Point campus, such as optimizing air changes in labs, installing exhaust controls on three boilers to maximize their efficiency, adjusting controls and schedules in the building management The Three Rivers College Foundation is excited to announce that it will give out an additional $250,000 in scholarships and awards for the 2021 Spring Semester to assist current Three Rivers Community College students with the many difficulties they are facing due to the Pandemic. The monies will be used to remove financial barriers such as tuition, books, fees, online learning codes, and technology needs.
Current Three Rivers students can complete a brief online application at
Brittany Leggett, the William A. Stanley Scholarship Recipient, holds her scholarship certificate.
The Three Rivers College Foundation is pleased to announce that Three Rivers Community College pre-nursing student Brittany Leggett has been awarded the William A. Stanley Scholarship. This one-time, Spring 2021 full tuition scholarship rewards a “healthcare hero” and has been given in honor of William Stanley.
As a practicing paramedic with American Ambulance, this past year has been one of the busiest The Arc Eastern Connecticut received a $10,000 grant from the Dominion Foundation this week for its Communication and Connectedness Crisis Project for People with Disabilities.
An innovative program seeking to prevent isolation of people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, the statewide initiative helps people with disabilities stay electronically connected to families, caregivers, medical professionals, and support staff. The Dominion Grant will If your small business is looking to sell its goods and services to the global marketplace in 2021, be sure to check out the Connecticut State Trade Expansion Program (STEP).
STEP grants are funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and help qualifying small businesses start or expand their international trade activities.
In prior years, a significant portion of STEP grants were used to attend and participate in international trade shows like Hannover Messe and the Paris Air Show.
New Haven and Uncasville, CT (Dec. 8, 2020) – Yale New Haven Health, the Mohegan Tribe and Mohegan Sun have announced a new community COVID-19 collection site in the Mohegan Sun Thames Garage.
The drive-through site was selected to provide more community testing in the Uncasville region, but also to allow Mohegan Sun team and Tribal members access to fast, safe COVID-19 testing. The Thames Garage location is open to the public and Mohegan team members by appointment only.
The new Yale New Haven Health
Join us for a Virtual Open House that will walk you through Three River Community College’s job skill-related classes and programs in Allied Health, Manufacturing, and Professional Development. From the comfort and safety of home, staff will give an overview of available Spring Courses, ways to use SNAP benefits for course credit, the Manufacturing Pipeline as well as introduce local Community Partner Resources. The Virtual Open House will be offered on two days: Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from 9:00-10:00 Comcast announced today that it will extend its commitments to help people connect to the Internet during the COVID-19 pandemic as millions continue to stay home while many workplaces and schools operate virtually. Comcast will continue to provide free Internet service for the first 60 days for new Internet Essentials customers, and free access to more than 1.5 million public Xfinity WiFi hotspots, the largest network of its kind in the country, through June 30, 2021. Today’s announcement marks the third This #GivingTuesday, Mystic Aquarium is excited to announce the upcoming launch of ‘Animal Heroes,’ a one-of-a-kind monthly subscription box that will call on youth to give back to the planet. The Aquarium’s world-class educational programming and ARSOME Technology Group’s powerful immersive technology have joined forces to create a one-of-a-kind Educational Experience. This incredible educational tool offers grade-school students the chance to become heroes for our planet by discovering how they can help Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
December 9, 2020
11am – noon
Details and registration available here
Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. And as more customers shop online this holiday season, make sure your business is properly prepared. Help them find accurate and up-to-date information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a The COVID Relief Fund for the Arts, administered by the Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) within the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), was created to support arts nonprofits that
are performing arts centers, schools of the arts, or performing groups for whom grants will make a difference in terms of survival or rehiring; and have had to curtail operations for a period of time due to the COVID-19 pandemic and which have had limited ability to reopen due to pandemic restrictions The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) announcing their Holiday Online Art Show. The show displays the works from over 35 local artists, artisans, and vendors.
Featured in the show are not only arts, crafts, and jewelry from local artists and artisans, but six local vendors will be offering discounts on their wares when shoppers mention NESS at checkout or use an online promotional code. These vendors include Pup Stop, Lindberg Designs, Maggie Lee Designs, Yali Stonington, Two Bees Design
The Magic of Christmas Celebration
This year’s celebration features new twists on the traditional décor. Imagine a fictional mantel-decorating contest in the Griswold boardinghouse between the historic Lyme Art Colony artists. Inspired by their paintings, they rummage through their studios as well as old trunks in Miss Florence’s attic for festive objets d’art and holiday decorations. Miss Florence (with the help of our visitors) chooses a winner to be announced and awarded ribbon on her
The Three Rivers College Foundation was selected by a Process Development Team from Pfizer Inc. in Groton, Connecticut as the recipient of $5,000 to support Environmental Engineering Technology at the College.
Pfizer’s Process Development Team for Small Molecule Synthesis was one of the winners of the 2020 Pfizer Green Chemistry Award for their process development to commercialization. The team spans the United States, United Kingdoms, and Ireland and includes colleagues from research and development, The Antonio Auto Group has introduced the Community Strong Fund. Supporting those in need in the local community, dealerships around eastern Connecticut are making donations and inviting people to to join in the giving for local community service organizations.
Each month, Antonio Auto Group designates the local charitable groups that will be the focus for giving. Antonio Auto group will be covering any fees associated with the giving program, so 100% for all dollars donated will go directly to When: Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 6:00 p.m. Where: Virtually! Registration required. The link to join us will be emailed with your registration confirmation. We will be using Zoom meetings.
If you are new to Zoom virtual meetings and would like to learn more about how to join us, visit zoom.us for more information. Also feel free to call us at 860-912-5718 for technical advice prior to the event. We will not be able to resolve issues during the meeting. A link to the recording will be shared via email The 13th annual Subaru Share the Love® Event will help deliver nutritious meals and compassion to Eastern Connecticut’s seniors
Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) is proud to announce that it will be participating in the 2020 Subaru Share the Love Event as a member of Meals on Wheels America – one of four national Share the Love charitable partners supported through the campaign. From November 19, 2020, through January 4, 2021, Subaru of America will donate $250 for every new Subaru
Wednesday, December 2 at 6pm
Registration is free and open to the public. Space is limited. Visit our website to sign up. A link for the talk will be sent to registrants approximately two hours before the start of the event, and then again approximately 15 minutes before the start.
In conjunction with our current exhibit, Stories of Resilience: Encountering Racism, La Grua Center and the Jewish Federation of Eastern CT are pleased to present the third in a three-part series of panel discussions focusing
The U.S. Small Business Administration's Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development (IATF) and Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) will hold virtual public meetings on Dec. 2 and 3, respectively, via Microsoft Teams.
"These quarterly meetings serve as an important opportunity for federal agencies, veteran service organizations, and veteran-owned small businesses to address the challenges faced by the veteran small business community," said Larry Stubblefield, Vaccine candidate was found to be more than 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 in participants without evidence of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection in the first interim efficacy analysisAnalysis evaluated 94 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in trial participantsStudy enrolled 43,538 participants, with 42% having diverse backgrounds, and no serious safety concerns have been observed; Safety and additional efficacy data continue to be collectedSubmission for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the U.S. Food and Drug
Three Rivers Community College is holding a Week-Long Virtual Open House for prospective students of all ages to attend from the safety of their homes. This event is an opportunity to learn more about Three Rivers and the flexible, affordable college education it offers. The Virtual Open House will be held each day from Monday, November 16 through Friday, November 20 from 12:00–1:30 p.m. It is free and open to all, and attendees can join at any time.
The Open House features speakers from a variety of The Arc Eastern Connecticut’s Emporium, a high-end thrift store in Woodstock employing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, received a $2,432 grant from the Chelsea Groton Foundation to create inventory and storage space for donated items prior to their sale. “We were closed for several months due to the pandemic,” said Director of Community Enterprise Jennifer Ricci, “so the community was thrilled when we reopened in October—everyone was very supportive.” Donations once again poured in, The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the National Puppetry Conference on November 14, 2020! Join us (virtually) for any or all of the evening's events! The Pub Show will be hosted by Tyler Bunch & Jon Little, featuring Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Alice Gottschalk, Phillip Huber, Teatro Hugo & Ines, Mervyn Millar, Bernd Ogrodnik, and more! All funds raised support puppetry scholarships. Learn more and buy tickets.
The U.S. Small Business Administration seeks member nominations from veteran-owned small businesses and veterans service organizations to serve on the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA).
Public Law 106-50, the Veterans Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act of 1999, established the ACVBA to serve as an independent source of advice and policy recommendations to the SBA Administrator, the Associate Administrator for SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development, Congress,
Mystic Seaport Museum honored Hall of Fame sailor Thomas A. Whidden with the 2020 America and the Sea Award. The prestigious award recognizes those individuals and organizations whose extraordinary achievements in the world of maritime exploration, competition, scholarship, and design best exemplify the American character. The award was presented at a virtual gala fundraiser on Friday, October 23.
Whidden is the President and CEO of North Technology Groupand a 2017 inductee into the National Sailing Hall VETS ROCK 2020
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Mohegan Sun celebrates active duty military, veterans and reserves with a day of valuable programs and resources. This expo is focused on enhancing the lives of our service members by providing information on virtual job fair opportunities, veteran service organizations and other resources. Veterans, reserves and active duty members can pre-register for the free event as well as register if they are interested in being fitted for a suit through Save-A-Suit.
SCHEDULE The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, Tolland and Windham counties in Connecticut as a result of drought beginning on Sept. 15, 2020.
“When the Secretary of Agriculture issues a disaster declaration to help farmers recover from damages and losses It’s an afternoon of candy skulls, skeletons and dancing when Mexico Beyond Mariachi presents Sugar Skull! A Virtual Día de Muertos Adventure on Sunday, November 1 at 2 pm on Jorgensen Digital Stage. With a new script and pre-recorded educational content, Sugar Skull! has adapted their performance for a livestream show. The family-friendly performance tells the heartwarming story of the charismatic candy skeleton, Sugar Skull, as he follows the music to the ultimate party. During his adventure, he and the
Chelsea Groton Bank’s Interns in Banking Rotational Internship Program is designed to provide consistent and valuable work experience for undergraduate students considering professional careers in the financial services industry. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.chelseagroton.com/careers by Friday, November 6, 2020.
All “Interns in Banking” begin with one full year in retail branch banking. Students will work and gain hands-on experience part-time during the school year, and Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) today launched Comcast RISE, an initiative created to help strengthen and empower small businesses hard hit by COVID-19. The Comcast RISE program will help thousands of small businesses over the next three years. The multi-faceted program offers grants, marketing and technology upgrades, including media campaigns and connectivity, computer and voice equipment, as well as free marketing insights to all applicants.
U.S. small businesses have been particularly hard hit by While our American Job Center offices in Montville, Willimantic and Danielson are currently closed, we want to help you find a job – virtually!
Since we cannot do in-person recruitments right now, the American Job Centers of Eastern CT are hosting Virtual Hiring Events to help you find employment. We are using a Zoom Platform which will let you interview one-on-one, face-to-face with an employer(s) for 15 minutes*.
Wednesday, October 21
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Participating Employers:Spherion Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts will livestream four performances this fall on their new virtual platform, Jorgensen Digital Stage. The platform was created over the summer in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Jorgensen Digital Stage is as close as we all can get to live entertainment right now,” said Rodney Rock, Jorgensen director. “We’re dedicated to bringing back live performances when it is safe to do so – but for now, the virtual program we’ll be presenting is our effort to provide Join the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter in conversation with workplace leaders as we examine the unique challenges faced by working family caregivers, and how employers are responding during these difficult times.
Hear from experts in people operations, wellness, and research to learn how the increasing demands of working caregivers are affecting employee health, performance, and retention - and what you can do right now to make a difference.
October 21, 8:30 - 9:30 amREGISTER HERE
Chelsea Groton Bank’s Jennifer Pensa, EVP, Chief Innovation Officer, was amongst a group of 14 distinguished women named a Banking New England’s 2020 New England Women in Banking award recipient.
“Banking New England asked readers and banking professionals to nominate women deserving of the New England Women in Banking award. We set out to find the most talented, ambitious, innovative and philanthropic women who are achieving excellence and making a difference in these traditionally male-dominated As communities around the world turn toward alternative energy solutions, Mystic Aquarium has unveiled a newly expanded exhibit that showcases a vast, largely untapped source of renewable energy: the ocean. From motion technology that converts the movement of waves, currents and tides into electricity, to offshore turbines that harness the power of wind and transfer that energy through underwater cables to power homes and businesses, Renewable Ocean Energy highlights the incredible potential of the ocean to Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has earned the top 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial Inc. for its superior financial performance during the first half of 2020, indicating that Charter Oak is among the strongest financial institutions in the nation.
“We’re pleased to once again earn BauerFinancial’s top rating for our financial performance during the first six months of what has proved to be a very challenging year,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Despite the
Jack Collins has been honored by the Connecticut Law Tribune with a Lifetime Achievement Award. As Managing Partner for more than 20 years, Jack was primarily responsible for the evolution of Suisman Shapiro from a small legal practice to the largest law firm in eastern Connecticut. He has mentored many young lawyers to become leaders in their fields.
Below are some comments from his co-workers:
“When I first came to the firm in 1999, I worked directly under Jack. He’s had a major impact on my career
Chelsea Groton Bank team members recently graduated from the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce (GNACC) Community Leadership (LEAD) Program, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT’s (Chamber ECT) Leadership Program, and the Connecticut Bankers Association’s (CBA) Connecticut School of Finance and Management (CSFM).
Nicole Goodrow, Customer Solutions Assistant Manager at the Waterford branch, graduated from the GNACC LEAD Program, which helps develop knowledgeable, committed, and action-oriented
Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center are offering “Emotional Intelligence: Permission to Feel to Achieve Well-Being,” a Smilow Wellness Workshop webinar on Thursday, October 8 at 4 pm. The interactive online event is free via Zoom.
We have all experienced a roller coaster of emotions over the past few months. Emotions influence learning, decision-making, relationships, health and performance. However, it’s our control and ability to express emotions that empower us and give us emotional When: Thursday, October 15, 2020, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Virtually! Registration required. The link to join us will be emailed with your registration confirmation. We will be using Zoom meetings.
If you are new to Zoom virtual meetings and would like to learn more about how to join us, visit zoom.us for more information. Also feel free to call us at 860-912-5718 for technical advice prior to the event. We will not be able to resolve issues during the meeting. A link to the recording will be shared via email October 28 and 29
Now more than ever, gambling and gaming disorder are affecting Connecticut residents as we spend more time online due to the COVID-related quarantines. With the possible expansion of legal gambling options reaching new levels in scope and diversity, we invite you to our 40th Anniversary Annual Conference to learn how we can help ensure that Connecticut puts systems in place to promote responsible gambling while continuing to provide support and services for those impacted by problem A $1,572 grant to Mystic Seaport Museum awarded by Connecticut Humanities will enable the Museum to hold a free online lecture series related to its new exhibition, Sailor Made: Folk Art of the Sea, which brings rarely-seen hand-crafted artifacts from the Museum’s collection to light. Three different speakers – Dr. Hester Blum, Nicolas Fox, and Dr. Nicole Williams – will explore Sailor Made from different perspectives, and encourage participants to dig deeper into the stories of the objects and their We are excited to announce the date for our Fall 2020 Virtual Career & Internship Fair will be October 14. The event will run from 1 to 5 pm and you will be able to utilize your preferred video platform to connect with our students (Zoom, WebEx, TEAMS, etc.). The fee for the fair is $50.00.
In addition to the opportunity to communicate 1 v 1 with our students, you may also opt to include a group chat option. Should you choose to do both, you will want to have at least 2 representatives participate in Mitchell College was recently awarded more than $44,000 in grants from the Southeastern New England Educational and Charitable (SNEC) Foundation. The award will fund three separate projects for Mitchell’s marine research program, including a laboratory upgrade, research on marine invasive species, and a beach restoration project. Dr. Christine Ramsay, life sciences professor, will lead the projects, which will incorporate additional science students into her lab as student research assistants this
Throughout its 166-year history, Chelsea Groton Bank has won countless awards for helping their customers and communities achieve their goals. Now for the fifth year in a row, employees have bestowed the Bank with the 2020 Top Workplaces honor based on a survey of Connecticut employers, sponsored by the Hartford Courant.
“We are truly grateful to accept this honor from the Hartford Courant for another consecutive year. Knowing it was earned in response to our team’s feedback about Chelsea Groton’s work
Panel Discussion & Exhibit Opening: Stories of Resilience: Encountering Racism
Wednesday, October 7 at 6pmFree
Register at lagruacenter.org
For questions contact: La Grua Center at 860.535.2300
The Stories of Resilience: Encountering Racism exhibition will kick off at La Grua Center with a free hour-long panel discussion featuring exhibit contributors on Wednesday, October 7 at 6pm on Zoom; ticket reservations are necessary and available free of charge at lagruacenter.org.
The exhibit highlights The Emporium, an upscale thrift store on 22 RT 171 in Woodstock, will be reopening for shopping on October 5th. One of The Arc Eastern Connecticut’s micro-enterprises, The Emporium provides people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the skills they can use to secure competitive employment with area businesses. “We’re so happy to be able to finally re-open again,” said Jennifer Ricci, Director
of Community Enterprise at The Arc. “Our employees are eager to get back to work, and while we
were While our American Job Center offices in Montville, Willimantic and Danielson are currently closed, we want to help you find a job – virtually!
Since we cannot do in-person recruitments right now, the American Job Centers of Eastern CT are hosting Virtual Hiring Events to help you find employment. We are using a Zoom Platform which will let you interview one-on-one, face-to-face with an employer(s) for 15 minutes*
Wednesday, September 30
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Participating Employers:
Project Genesis – Wednesday September 30, 6pm
via Zoom
The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that George Packer is to speak on his biography of diplomat Richard Holbrooke at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday September 30 via Zoom.
In his book “Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century”, George Packer tells the story of Richard Holbrooke, the diplomat who was the force behind the Dayton Accords that ended the Balkan War, but who failed to achieve the post of Secretary of The Main Street program was founded 40 years ago during a time of crisis, when our traditional downtowns were left for dead. We know how to come back!
Join CT Main Street and this ensemble of dedicated and talented downtown professionals for a conversation about what they've learned during the pandemic - and how they're helping small businesses and their communities.
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Speakers:
Tripp Muldrow, FAICP, Partner, Arnett Muldrow & The Connecticut Office of the Arts is pleased to announce the recipients of the FY21 Supporting Arts grants program. We thank you for your interest in the program and send our best wishes for success! Congratulations!
The Supporting Arts grant program provides unrestricted funding to help support Connecticut's arts organizations and municipal arts departments as they pursue their mission. This type of grant is flexible rather than for specific projects or programs and gives the grantee the ability to use
Gallery opening in Harris Building:
Cathy Fosnot, a long-term resident of New London most known for her work in math education, is opening a new gallery in the Harris Building at 165 State St. (Atrium 102) on Friday, September 18 at 6pm. The opening exhibition will be her own works, which she created as the global pandemic forced closures. The exhibition opening will be from 6-8PM and runs through October 10th. A duo of musicians from the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra will perform in the Atrium In an effort to help small business owners reduce their energy costs and impact on the environment during this difficult time, Eversource is extending its enhanced incentives for common energy saving measures for small businesses to October 15.
Any small business in an Eversource service territory can visit the Energize Connecticut website: https://www.energizect.com/your-business/solutions-list/virtual-pre-assessment-small-business-energy-advantage or call 877-WISE-USE to learn more and request an Join a virtual workshop on advantages of memory care communities and important information on infection control presented by Teepa Snow on September 24, 11:45 am-1 pm.
The event is for seniors, families, caregivers, professionals and will walk through infection control amid our current COVID climate, highlighting those with memory impairment challenges.
Space is limited, registration is available at this
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut awarded more than $758,000 in scholarships to 309 students from across the region this year, an increase of 26 individual scholarships and over $33,000 in total awards from 2019.
This year’s scholarship season was different from last year in other ways as well. “The pandemic changed both the financial circumstances and college plans of a number of students, resulting in many recipients deciding to attend a local public institution instead of heading to a Two long-standing health partners in eastern Connecticut have teamed up to create “Norm the COVID-19 Community Watch Dog” to help children pre-K through 5th grade develop and maintain healthy habits and reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19.
Generations Family Health Center, a non-profit Federally Qualified Community Health Center serving eastern Connecticut since 1984, and the Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH), one of the longest-serving public health districts in the state, wanted to Pledge to #CreateTheVoteCT so YOUR voice is amplified alongside artists, cultural organizations, and residents for the future of our industry and state. Create the Vote CT is a nonpartisan public education campaign to raise awareness and support for the arts among voters and candidates running for public office. Learn more about Create the Vote CT and take the pledge
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Bidding Monday, August 10 to Saturday, August 22 at 10amAuction website for ticket purchase and bidding via this link.FREE ONLINE AUCTION VIEWING & BIDDINGGarden party for 20 at Stone Acres, a weekend at a private Vermont home, fine dining gift cards, experiences to learn new skills, and more!
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$150 MYSTERY COCKTAIL PARTIES, PRICE We are excited to announce that we are opening a Beer’d Garden in The American Velvet Mill, steps away from our Stonington taproom’s front entrance! (If you’ve been to one of our Anniversary parties, then you know the spot).
Our new Stonington hours of operation are:
Wednesday 4 - 9 pm
Thursday 4 - 9 pm
Friday 4 - 9 pm
Saturday 12 - 8 pm
Sunday 1 - 5 pm
We will continue to offer online beer sales and 4pks to go out of the taproom. For the time being, our Groton location will remain curbside pick
Governor Ned Lamont today announced the State of Connecticut is making available an additional $160 million in funding for school districts to safely reopen, assist them with costs associated with responding to COVID-19, and support local operations for the 2020-21 academic year.
The Coronavirus Relief Funds announced today will complement the $15 million already committed from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) and $111 million from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief
Shark Week Kicks off August 9
Discovery Channel’s Shark Week has become somewhat of a pop culture phenomenon. For Mystic Aquarium and the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC), the more talk about sharks, the better. As the two New England organizations join in the excitement, they also join forces.
Mystic Aquarium and AWSC will be co-hosting a virtual Shark Trivia Challenge on Facebook Live on Tuesday, August 11 at 7pm as part of each organization’s week-long celebration of sharks. While the
Chelsea Groton Bank team members recently earned bachelor degrees, financial diplomas and certifications in various banking specialties.
Two team members earned degrees from Southern New Hampshire University: Rebecca Dambach, Customer Solutions Specialist in Sprague, earned a Bachelor of Accounting and Marielle Winkelman, AS, Customer Solutions Manager in Waterford, earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.
The Center For Financial Training (CFT), dedicated to Higher Edge is pleased to announce that Sara Bailey, John Bairos, and Tashawn Ward have joined its board of directors.
“Sara has had a longstanding interest in our work, John has served as a volunteer, and Tashawn is a Higher Edge alumnus,” said Theresa Armendarez, Higher Edge Executive Director. “Their professional backgrounds and commitment to improving access to higher education for low-income and first-generation college bound students will be an asset to the board,” added Kristi Kelly, President,
Three Rivers Community College is excited to announce the addition of a new certificate program, Data Analytics Certificate. Analytics is one of the most in-demand skills needed to drive strategic decision-making, and data analytic jobs are among the fastest growing and highest paid.
Students in this certificate program will learn to gather and analyze data, as well as explore tools and techniques to make better recommendations. Employers will also find this certificate program the perfect way for their History in the Impressionist LandscapeWednesday, August 12 from 11am to 12pm Join Curator Amy Kurtz Lansing for a highlights tour that reveals the presence of multiple histories in landscape paintings by the Lyme Impressionists. Learn about ties between Native Americans, European settlers, enslaved peoples, and the lands depicted. The lecture takes place virtually via GoTo Webinar and a link to access the event will be sent when participants register. This event is free but registration is Three Rivers Community College is holding a Virtual Open House for prospective students of all ages to attend from the safety of their homes. This event is an opportunity to learn more about Three Rivers and the flexible, affordable college education it offers. The Virtual Open House will be held Thursday, August 6 from 6:00–7:00 p.m. It is free and open to all; attendees simply need to register in advance at www.threerivers.edu/openhouse.
The Open House features speakers from a variety of departments. Stonington, CT - The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is pleased to host a virtual art show featuring over 30 local artists - Getting to the heART of Distance Learning - to engage the public and raise funds to support future virtual learning experiences that support students across the region in this challenging time.
NESS lauched a full catalog of 15 online experiential learning courses for students from Pre-K through high school. The programs are designed to bring the NESS brand of Stonington, CT - The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is pleased to announce the addition of Hartford HealthCare (HHC) Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, David A. Whitehead, to the NESS Board of Directors.
"Dave is a tremendous addition to our Board. His business experience and community-mindedness very much align with the NESS mission," said Jane Leipold, NESS Board Chair. "Having Dave on board further reinforces reinforces the fact that both While schools, restaurants and shops closed their doors these past few months, the Wireless Zone- Verizon Premium Wireless Retailers in Groton, New London, Glastonbury, North Windham, Killingly, Putnam and Westerly were not only fortunate enough to remain open to serve their customers as an essential business, but were able to generously give back to their community as well. With over $40,000 being donated to local nonprofit organizations and anticipating the 4th Annual Backpack Giveaway on July 26th, the A message from the State of Connecticut encouraging businesses and community organizations to spread the word about testing for COVID-19. Help everyone understand that test is important, safe, free, and confidential. Follow the links at the bottom of the message to assess printable posters and other resources.
From the State of Connecticut:
Connecticut continues to advance in its fight against COVID-19. We have taken steps to reduce the spread - by taking precautions such as staying home when possible, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has awarded more than $183,000 in community giving during the first six months of 2020, including $75,000 in emergency funding to lessen food shortages across the region caused by the COVID-19 health crisis and $90,000 in scholarships to high school and college students throughout eastern Connecticut.
“The Coronavirus has impacted every agency in eastern Connecticut serving those in need, so we made sure that we increased our community giving during the first six months Contact: Anthony Cronin, AVP-Director of Marketing
860.446.3254
acronin@cofcu.com
Waterford, CT – July 15, 2020 – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has been named a “Best-In-State” credit union for the third consecutive year in the annual Forbes Media survey of the nation’s best financial institutions.
“This is an honor to be chosen for the third straight year as one of the best credit unions in Connecticut by such a respected organization as Forbes,” said Brian A. The Artist Fellowship program provides recognition and funding support for Connecticut Artists and Creatives to pursue new work and advance their artistic careers.
Three (3) grant designations awarded:Artistic Excellence - $5,000Artist Fellowship - $3,000Emerging Recognition - $1,000
Artists of all disciplines are encouraged to apply. Be sure to review the program guidelines to learn more about eligibility and program requirements.
Application Deadline:
11:59 PM, September 22, 2020
Contact: Historic square-rigger will depart Mystic Seaport Museum for two weeks of sail training and sea trials in New London before making journey to her home port
Plymouth, Massachusetts (July 15, 2020) – Plimoth Plantation, the living history museum of 17th century Massachusetts, is delighted to announce that MAYFLOWER II, its 64-year-old historic reproduction of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to the shores of historic Patuxet in 1620, will begin the voyage home to Massachusetts on July 20, 2020.
The
The IRS issued Notice 2020-54 to help employers properly report 2020 emergency paid sick leave and expanded family medical leave wages paid to employees under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.Learn More Here Select Stores supporting the Community
Sunday, July 26 | 1-4pm
351 N. Frontage Road, New London, CT
#BackpackGiveaway
While supplies last, one per child.
"COVID-19 may have shut down our schools and our businesses, but it hasn’t put an end to some old-fashioned community service. As it has done in the past, Verizon Wireless Zone stores will be handing out free backpacks to local children who come into their stores." - Kelly Hodgkins
Learn More
July 28, 1-2 pm
Compassion Fatigue is an occupational hazard for those who are in the practice of helping others to make lifestyle transformations. This workshop will address and explore responses to trauma from the perspective of clients and helping professionals. Participants will learn techniques for working with trauma survivors and gamblers. It is also essential for healers to be resilient in order to maintain peak performance while providing services to those in need. This workshop is a training to STEPS, Inc will hold a 2020 Virtual Summer Leadership Program for girls grades 6-12, August 3-7, 5:30-7pm. Register by July 27. Contact to register or learn more Gayle Rowe 860-941-7949 or info@stepsCT.org.
Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the conclusion and success of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Advance program, which provided U.S. small businesses, non-profits and agricultural businesses a total of $20 billion in emergency funding. In order to assist the greatest number of small businesses, the EIDL Advance provided $1,000 per employee up to a maximum of $10,000. Recipients did not have to be approved for a loan to receive the Advance, and the Advance provided an interim
BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, proudly announced that Chelsea Groton Bank, New London County, CT, has again been awarded its highest (5-Star) rating for financial strength and stability. Earning a 5-Star rating indicates Chelsea Groton Bank excels in areas of capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality and much more. Earning and maintaining this top rating for 105 consecutive quarters, especially in this environment, makes its accomplishment even more impressive. The “Best Dr. Tracy Y. Espy, president, Mitchell CollegeRick D’Avino, chair, Mitchell College Board of Trustees
Two changes in executive level leadership at Mitchell College took place on July 1. Dr. Tracy Y. Espy, who recently moved to New London, began her tenure as the college’s eighth president, and Rick D’Avino started his first term as the elected chair of the college’s Board of Trustees.
Espy, an accomplished college administrator, expert in human development and family therapy and the first The Electric Boat Employees’ Community Services Association has generously awarded $1,995 to The Arc Eastern Connecticut for a “SmartBoard” white board for use at both its Norwich and Danielson locations. This interactive training tool will allow Board Members, managers and new employees to participate fully in strategic planning exercises, intensive pre-employment training, and information sharing as the agency continues to address the challenges presented by the pandemic that affect critical supports for In an ongoing U.S. Phase 1/2 placebo-controlled, observer-blinded clinical trial, nucleoside-modified messenger RNA vaccine candidate (BNT162b1) expressing the SARS-CoV-2 receptor binding domain (RBD) is being evaluated in 45 subjectsAt day 28 (7 days after dose 2), all subjects who received 10 or 30 µg of BNT162b1 had significantly elevated RBD-binding IgG antibodies with geometric mean concentrations (GMCs) of 4,813 and 27,872 units/ml which are 8- and 46.3-times, respectively, the GMC of 602 units/ml in
Three Rivers Community College is excited to share that PACT – Connecticut’s solution to debt-free college – has been fully funded. Eligible Connecticut residents can earn a degree or certificate from a community college without debt, but they must apply, sign up for FASFA and register full-time for classes by July 15.
PACT provides free tuition and fees for first-time, full-time college students who are residents of Connecticut and have graduated from a Connecticut high school program including GRE or Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona today announced details of the framework to allow all students – in all school districts statewide – the opportunity to have access to in-school, full-time instruction at the beginning of the 2020-21 academic year, as long as public health data continues to support this model. While Connecticut has determined reopening schools for in-person instruction can be achieved based upon the state’s successful COVID-19 containment efforts, this model will
The Three Rivers College Foundation was recently awarded $5,000 from the Chelsea Groton Foundation to support tutoring. The College has migrated to an entirely online learning model due to covid-19 which has created a shift in how students are educated. This learning change has been incredibly difficult for many of our most vulnerable students who lack the necessary technology and have trouble successfully engaging in an online learning environment.
The funds Chelsea Groton has generously provided New England Arts Resilience Fund launched as part of United States Regional Arts Resilience Funds
The New England Arts Resilience Fund was created in response to the impact of COVID-19 on the nation’s arts infrastructure and will support New England nonprofit arts and cultural organizations with recovery and planning capital for a post-pandemic future. Eligible arts organizations should apply by June 30.Learn MoreThe fund is part of the nationwide United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund, an initiative U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced the launch of a dedicated online tool for small businesses and non-profits to be matched with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), Certified Development Companies (CDCs), Farm Credit System lenders, Microlenders, as well as traditional smaller asset size lenders in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
SBA’s Lender Match is an additional resource for pandemic-affected The Southeastern CT Cultural Coalition and the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will be featured at the national Americans for the Arts 2020 Annual Convention and Public Art & Civic Design Conference. The Coalition's Executive Director Wendy Bury and the Chamber's President and CEO Tony Sheridan will co-present at a session highlighting the agencies' collaboration as part of the three-day virtual convention from June 23-25.
The session, Partnering with Chambers of Commerce on Road to Re-Opening and The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Order of AHEPA) presented Kathleen Stauffer, CEO of The Arc Eastern Connecticut, with a check from the AHEPA Foundation for $1,000 at the Norwich chapter’s annual meeting on June 9th.
AHEPA President George Grossomanides praised The Arc ECT and the important work it does on behalf of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in eastern Connecticut. “The AHEPA Foundation has been a longtime supporter of The Arc ECT,” noted Ms.
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as the state prepares to enter phase 2 of its reopening efforts resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic, he is launching a new resource – the CT Back to Work Initiative – that will provide workers and businesses in Connecticut with high-quality, user-friendly career tools to assist those who have been impacted by the economic fallout from the public health emergency. To start, the state is partnering with several private-sector employment services, including
Mystic, Conn. (June 9, 2020) -- Mystic Seaport Museum and Discovering Amistad announce today they are collaborating to develop new programs to combat racism and promote diversity. The schooner Amistad, docked for the summer at the museum, will be a platform for education, discussion, and outreach. The two organizations will combine staff and resources to nurture engagement and meaningful interaction on the subject.
“We are saddened and dismayed by the death of George Floyd and other recent abhorrent acts
The National Virtual Small Business Expo is America’s biggest and most anticipated virtual business-to-business networking and educational event, trade show and conference for business owners, entrepreneurs, start-ups, decision-makers or anyone who works for a small business or is interested in starting a Small Business.
Normally hosted throughout Major US Cities across the country in LIVE VENUES, the Virtual Small Business Expo has all elements of our popular Live Shows available to our attendees.
The
Did you lose your health insurance? You may qualify for coverage through Access Health CT at any time, if you have a Qualifying Life Event through a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). Special Enrollment Period is a time outside of the Annual Open Enrollment Period (Nov. 1 – Dec. 15) when you can sign up for health insurance coverage through Access Health CT. If you experience a Qualifying Life Event like losing coverage due to job change/loss, aging off your parents’ plan, moving to Connecticut, getting On June 4th, 12:00 to 1:00 PM, Pat Munger Construction and their solar partner, Independence Solar, will discuss how a Solar PV system can enhance the efficiency of your commercial building. We will review the current incentives available to building owners in Connecticut, our installation process, featured case studies and our consultation offerings.
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To learn more about Pat Munger Construction, click here. Charter Oak Federal Credit Union will re-open all of its branches that are open to the public on Monday, June 8, 2020 with extensive protective measures in place to ensure the safety of its members and employees.
“We’re excited to re-open our lobbies again and welcome back our members, and we’ve made sure that all of the safety measures we’ve put in place will create a safe and comfortable banking experience for everyone involved,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive
The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced a partnership with the Veteran Entrepreneurial Training and Resource Network (VETRN) to establish a pilot training program for military veterans who are small business owners and their immediate family members.
The Veteran Owned Small Business Growth Training program will equip these entrepreneurs with the resources and networks necessary to grow their small businesses. An award of $100,000 from President Donald Trump’s salary from the second Three Rivers Community College is holding a Virtual Open House for prospective students of all ages to attend from the safety of their homes. While the Three Rivers campus may be closed temporarily due to Covid-19, the staff is still virtually available to provide information and answer questions. This event is an opportunity to learn more about Three Rivers and the flexible, affordable college education it offers. The Virtual Open House will be held Tuesday, June 9from 6:00–7:00 p.m. It is free and open to
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, announced that it is setting aside $10 billion of Round 2 funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to be lent exclusively by Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). CDFIs work to expand economic opportunity in low-income communities by providing access to financial products and services for local residents and businesses. These dedicated funds will further ensure that the PPP reaches all Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Community Outreach Committee has donated more than $3,100 for food assistance to the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center as well as health-care workers and “meals on wheels” recipients in eastern Connecticut.
The Community Outreach Committee is an employee-led assistance program that receives its funding from Charter Oak employees who pay $3 weekly to dress down on Friday “Casual Days.” These funds are used to assist Charter Oak members in need.
“I’m very proud of our Charter
Interested in a career in the health field? Then the growing field of clinical medical assistants could be a good choice. Three Rivers staff will be holding multiple virtual information sessions for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, A.S. on and will be available to answer any questions.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistants play a vital role in today’s healthcare field. They assist physicians, mid-level providers, nurses and staff in giving the best care to patients and their family. Students Arrow Paper Party Rental offers a number of products and services local businesses can use to accommodate outdoor dining, sales, or COVID testing sites.
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To ensure the health and safety of their guests and staff alike on opening days, Mystic Aquarium is partnering with the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Connecticut, to help manage the new temperature screening process required as part of phase one in Governor Ned Lamont’s Reopen Connecticut Plan.
From Wednesday, May 20 through Friday, May 22, a nurse from the VNA , a member of Yale New Haven Health, which also includes L+M Hospital, Westerly Hospital and other ambulatory services in the Robinson+Cole and the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) will lead the Connecticut COVID-19 Small Business Virtual Legal Clinic as part of the nationwide program organized by Lawyers for Good Government to assist small businesses in weathering the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The mission of the clinic is to help Connecticut’s entrepreneurs and small businesses that have suffered adversely from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by providing free, limited-scope legal advice. Qualifying small Firm to lead oversight of Connecticut-wide virtual clinic as part of national program
Robinson+Cole and the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) will lead the Connecticut COVID-19 Small Business Virtual Legal Clinic as part of the nationwide program organized by Lawyers for Good Government to assist small businesses in weathering the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The mission of the clinic is to help Connecticut’s entrepreneurs and small businesses that have suffered adversely from the impact of
Looking to change careers? Three Rivers Community College is offering two brand new courses this summer that will give you the training you need. Basic CAD – Autocad and Introduction to Software Applications are the perfect first steps for those interested in a new career whether it is drafting or beginning a new role in an office environment. Employers can also use these programs for Three Rivers to train their staff.
Basic CAD – Autocad – Get the training you need to start a career in drafting. The University of Connecticut Avery Point recognized 12 students during its “Week of Warriors” initiative from May 4-8. The stories of each individual student, all of whom are making a significant impact in their community during the COVID-19 pandemic, were shared on the school’s social media platforms.
The list of students includes:
Briana Barroga (Waterford, Conn.)
Maxwell Cartier (Mystic, Conn.)
Makenzie Crowell (Lisbon, Conn.)
Abigail Gautrau (Madison, Conn.)
Sierra Jennings Thames River Community Service, Inc. is looking for those who might be interested in serving on its Board of Directors. We are looking for energetic, resourceful, forward thinking and vocal folks in the community interested in becoming a part of a non profit organization which provides housing and services to families and individuals who have experienced homelessness.
Visit Thames River Community Service website to learn more.
Contact Kathy Allen at kathya@trfp.org. Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) has partnered with Franco’s Comedy for Your Cause and the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce (GNACC) to host a virtual comedy fundraiser on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 7:00 pm. The event will raise money for TVCCA’s Meals on Wheels program, which has seen a dramatic increase in requests for services that include nutritious meals and wellness checks for homebound seniors. TVCCA delivers about 1,000 meals a day to homebound seniors throughout Eastern Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has promoted Holly DePerry to Assistant Vice President-Business Lender and also promoted Lauren Vincent to Commercial Credit Manager to accommodate the credit union’s expanding business lending business.
DePerry has extensive business lending experience in eastern Connecticut as well as southern Rhode Island and has been with Charter Oak’s Business Lending Department since 2017. Vincent joined Charter Oak
in 2015 and has served in numerous banking positions as well as First participants dosed at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and University of Maryland School of Medicine
Pfizer and BioNTech ramping up manufacturing capabilities to further increase production capacity in 2020/2021NEW YORK, USA, and MAINZ, Germany, May 5, 2020 – Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) announced today that the first participants have been dosed in the U.S. in the Phase 1/2 clinical trial for the BNT162 vaccine program to prevent COVID-19. The trial is part of a global During COVID-19 Emergency, SkillUp CT Allows Jobseekers to Upgrade Skills From Their Own Homes
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the statewide expansion of a program that will make free online learning licenses available to recipients of unemployment insurance, including those who have been impacted by the economic fallout of the COVID-19 public health crisis. The SkillUp CT program will significantly expand access to comprehensive online course work from a leading global provider for
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) invites small business and workers to participate in the DOL’s “Opening America’s Workplaces Again National Online Dialogue.” Through this dialogue, the public can play a key role in helping to reopen America’s workplaces safely. The public – including employers, workers, local authorities and advocacy groups – is invited to share ideas on six topics:Reopening businesses;Commuting safely;Working safely;Accommodating members of vulnerable populations;Supporting America’s The Florence Griswold Museum may be closed to visitors for its indoor exhibits--the gardens, ground and Artists' Trail are open to explore--but Education staff is reaching out to families to continue the creative art-based teaching that happens in the Education Center with the FloGris ArtReach with Julie.
Watch for a new FloGris ArtReach project each week. These hands-on/minds-on activities are designed for all skill levels and to inspire your creative individuality. Most projects can be made with
The Connecticut Humane Society is proud to introduce Pawffice Pals, a guaranteed way to make you and your colleagues smile.
There’s about to be a new face in your company’s video meeting. Probably one that’s dozing off, chewing with their mouth open, or randomly meowing at your new idea. That’s right—CHS pets are your new Pawffice Pals joining your video conference calls. They Zoom. They Skype. They do it all. They’re making bark meetings the new board meetings.
For a small donation that covers their
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union is providing an additional $37,500 in emergency grants to 15 food pantries and meal programs in eastern Connecticut, bringing the credit union’s total food-assistance donations in April to $75,000, the largest one-month donation in the credit union’s 81-year history.
“The need is still great to provide food assistance to the many individuals and families who’ve been directly impacted by the Coronavirus,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announces that the “Request for Proposal” (RFP) for the Neighbors for Neighbors Fund will be open on Monday, April 27, 2020. Grants from this fund are available to organizations serving the basic needs of residents of the Foundation’s 42-town region.
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut created the Neighbors for Neighbors Fund (The Fund) in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Fund is jointly administered with the United Ways of Employers may make tax-free qualified disaster relief payments to employees to reimburse or pay certain reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by the employee in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. Below you will find information on the taxation, use, amount and substantiation of these payments.
Learn more at about Qualified Disaster Relief Payments. Morin Associates, LLC. 174 Bridge Street, Floor 2 Groton, Connecticut 06340 (860) 448-2277 The IRS issued guidance on the tax credits under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This guidance covers a variety of topics including how to calculate and claim the tax credit, how to determine the amount of the tax credit and documentation requirements to verify eligibility for the tax credits. Click here for a PDF of the information.
For more insurance news or to learn more about Morin Associates, visit MorinAssociates.com. Atlantic Broadband, the nation’s eighth-largest cable operator, is making health care providers aware of a new initiative that is designed to help eligible health care providers deliver telehealth services during the COVID-19 outbreak.
As part of the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act) passed by the U.S. Congress, the Federal Communications Commission’s “COVID-19 Telehealth Program” will provide $200 million in funding to eligible health care providers to enable “the delivery of Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling, in partnership with Southern Connecticut State University, invite students, parents, and community participants on April 29, 2020 for an online panel discussion on Problem Gambling and College Students.
Hear personal stories from individuals in recovery and learn more about problem gambling and gaming on college campuses, as well as resources for help available in Connecticut.
Registration for the Webex webinar can be found online here. For additional information, Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut is partnering with the developers of the How We Feel app in an effort to anonymously provide scientists with critical health information needed to understand the spread of COVID-19. Available to download for free in the Apple App Store and the Google Play store, it is supported by a nonprofit organization and does not require logging in or the sharing of any personal details, such as name or email address. In addition to being available to
The Three Rivers Community College campus may be closed temporarily due to COVIOD-19, but staff is still virtually available to answer questions from prospective students. In addition to email and phone calls, Three Rivers staff members are now hosting group video chats and one-on-one meetings, keeping everyone safely distanced in their own homes while providing crucial information about enrolling, classes, financial aid, as well as how to take advantage of Connecticut’s new debt-free college plan. Grants support programs that benefit children and families in Eastern CT
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation awarded grants in excess of $94,000 in support of 37 programs that benefit children and families in the region on March 24, 2020.
“At this critical time for many nonprofits, the Foundation worked to swiftly disburse funds to the recipients,” said Tony Sheridan, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT. “The Board members did a wonderful job of making ready the The Covid-19 pandemic has provided a unique landscape in which all organizations have had to adjust their operations and expectations during this unprecedented time. The Connection, a statewide non-profit organization, and its Institute for Innovative Practice is inviting non-profit leaders to come together for a virtual roundtable discussion to share best practices, solve problems and learn from each other during this time of crisis in our state.
The Connection will provide a brief presentation about how Comcast Business launched a new webinar series aimed at helping businesses, of all sizes and across all industries, navigate the current environment, including strategies on how to rethink their short- and long-term goals and leverage technology to remain productive and nimble with their operations. “With our network of industry experts and strategic partners, we’ve compiled a collection of new webinars to support and empower the business community,” said Eileen Diskin, CMO, Comcast Business. “Our hope is One day, the next generation will learn about the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 in history class, but they will also learn about the great American recovery that followed. The only way that we in Norwich are going to help write that recovery chapter is by uniting as a community and helping all of our neighbors.
At Minuteman Press, we are doing our part to author America’s recovery story by running the Bounce Back USA initiative. Bounce Back USA was created by Minuteman Press to offer two free services to
ConnectiCare, one of the region’s leading health plans, recently launched its “Peace of Mind” initiative to provide members with additional support during the coronavirus pandemic. ConnectiCare nurse care managers are calling members who may be more vulnerable to the coronavirus due to medical conditions or their age and giving them critical information to help keep them safe. ConnectiCare’s service team is making similar calls to members that have previously visited a ConnectiCare center.
“Our nurse The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut (CFECT) announced the following three actions to address the impact of COVID-19 on residents of Eastern Connecticut:
1. Immediate relief: Disbursement of $403,500 in grants to 24 organizations addressing the basic needs of residents of southeastern Connecticut.
These grants were fast-tracked through CFECT’s regular regional competitive grants cycle and made possible by existing donor funds at CFECT. The grants are aimed at building the capacity of
The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers to be on the lookout for a surge of calls and email phishing attempts about the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. These contacts can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft.
"We urge people to take extra care during this period. The IRS isn't going to call you asking to verify or provide your financial information so you can get an economic impact payment or your refund faster," said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. "That also applies to surprise emails There are many questions about seeking care for coronavirus (COVID-19), your benefits as a ConnectiCare member, and more. Find many of the answers here.
Topics:Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms & testingConnectiCare coveragePharmacyAdditional questions Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms & testing
If I have recently traveled to an affected area or have flu-like symptoms and want to talk to a doctor, what should I do?Call your primary care provider (PCP) to discuss your recent travel or share details about
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union is providing $35,000 in emergency grants to 14 food pantries and meal programs in New London and Windham counties to help them meet growing food insecurity issues caused by the continuing COVID-19 health crisis.
“We realize this health crisis is creating mounting pressures on food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters, so this emergency funding will help restock their shelves to provide food assistance to those in need,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and
BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, commends Chelsea Groton Bank on its achievement of another 5-Star Superior Rating. Not only has Chelsea Groton Bank earned Bauer’s highest (5-Star) rating for financial strength and stability, it has maintained that top rating for 104 consecutive quarters, sailing through one of the most trying economic times of our lifetimes and giving it an added designation of “Best of Bauer Bank”. This status is reserved solely for banks that have earned
Harbor Village Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, located at 78 Viets Street in New London, is ready to support patients and the local community. Should you have a client in the community that is having any difficulties or feel that they are unable to remain at home, Harbor Village currently has availability.
With the new Medicare Qualifying Hospital Stay Wavier, patients may admit directly from home, and access their Medicare Benefit.
The Direct Admit from Home Process is quick and painless, with
Matthew Beaudoin, President & CEO of Mystic Knotworks in Mystic, CT has been named the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2020 Connecticut Small Business Person of the Year, SBA’s top award, according to an announcement made by Mark S. Hayward, SBA’s Interim District Director.
“We are extremely delighted to honor a truly amazing line up of small business owners and champions this year, said Mark S. Hayward, SBA’s Connecticut Interim District Director. It is important to recognize these outstanding Energy Source and its utility partners are working together to make sure your businesses are taken care of during this challenging time.We would like to help you reduce your overhead costs and get back on your feet by offering any and all incentives from Eversource to provide you with a cost saving, energy efficient project. These projects include upgrades to LED lighting and fixtures, lighting controls/sensors, upgrades on mechanics and more. We are currently scheduling free assessments for May. Please
In this time of quarantine, Shelter-in-Place and self-isolation, a little levity is important. Over recent weeks, engaging videos from zoos and aquariums have gone viral,like our very own “The Stare Down” featuring Clara the California sea lion and Rex the black Argentinian Tegu. And while these videos provide a much-needed diversion, they also provide an opportunity for accredited zoos and aquariums to highlight something of great significance: animal enrichment.
With vacant galleries and empty
Services include free internet for residential customers for 60 days
Atlantic Broadband, the nation’s eighth-largest cable operator, is working to ensure that its customers and the public have access to the internet during the COVID-19 outbreak. New services include the following:
• Atlantic Broadband Internet Assist: Atlantic Broadband has introduced “Atlantic Broadband Internet Assist” for a limited time for residents in need in its service areas who do not presently have internet with Atlantic
Three Rivers Community College has donated all of its personal protective equipment supplies to Backus Hospital (Hartford Health Care) and L+M Hospital (Yale New Haven Health) to help with the critical shortage of supplies during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Upon receiving the full support of Three Rivers President Mary Ellen Jukoski, supplies were gathered from both the Nursing program and the Science labs.
Nursing Laboratory Coordinator Denise Cortegiano and Assistant Professor of Nursing Cindy
ConnectiCare, one of the region’s leading health plans, announced that members can temporarily use telehealth for covered medical and mental health services at no cost.
“We know our members are concerned about protecting themselves and their families from the COVID-19 virus while also facing other health challenges. To make it easier for our members to get the care they need, ConnectiCare is eliminating the financial burden associated with office visits by covering telehealth appointments for any The Three Rivers College Foundation Board, in partnership with Three Rivers Community College, convened to enact emergency measures and approved $57,000 to purchase Chromebooks and Windows laptops to assist TRCC students and faculty during the COVID-19 crisis. These laptops will be available for loan.
As the College migrates learning to an online platform, it has created significant issues for many of our most vulnerable students. Many students have relied entirely on the onsite computer labs at TRCC and TVCCA remains open to provide the critical human services needed by our community, especially during difficult times like these.
In consideration of both our staff and clients’ health and well-being due to COVID-19, the decision was made to close our office buildings to the public in Norwich and New London effective March 17, 2020. The office staff are working and providing services through various means of technology. Many of the programs, like heating assistance, have received guidance from our funders
Mystic, Conn. (March 20, 2020): Whileanimal welfare and human health remain the top priorities for Mystic Aquarium, the iconic Connecticut attraction is keenly focused on developing fun, educational opportunities to engage families. Online resources are not only providing much-needed educational content for children learning from home but are connecting team members at Mystic to their community in new and exciting ways.
A wide range of multimedia resources are currently available through
As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020:
Data updates on testing in Connecticut
Since yesterday’s update, an additional 28 Connecticut residents have tested positive, bringing the total number of positive cases reported in Connecticut (including presumptive positive) – from both the State Laboratory and private laboratories – to
Chelsea Groton Bank takes the safety and well-being of our customer, community and team members very seriously. As we continue to monitor the events surrounding the new Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are taking the necessary precautions to keep all of our members safe.
HERE'S WHAT WE'RE DOING: All of our facilities have undergone a thorough cleaning and will continue to receive daily cleaning to prevent the spread of viruses.We've shared guidance with our team members outlining how to protect themselves, SBA Updates Criteria on States for Requesting Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) As part of the Trump Administration’s aggressive, whole-of-government efforts to combat the Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) and minimize economic disruption to the nation’s 30 million small businesses, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza issued revised criteria for states or territories seeking an economic injury declaration related to Coronavirus Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Connecticut small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced yesterday. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, The Chelsea Groton Foundation will be accepting applications for the spring grant cycle through the Foundation’s online application portal until Friday, April 17, 2020. Local and regional charitable organizations in the areas of Animal Welfare, Arts and Culture, Economic Development, Education, Environment, Health and Human Services, Housing, and Youth Activities, should visit www.chelseagroton.com/CGFoundation to access the online application portal and more details on specific requirements.
The Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla Calls on Biopharma Industry to Collaborate on Combatting the Global Pandemic
Pfizer issued a five-point plan calling on the biopharmaceutical industry to join the company in committing to unprecedented collaboration to combat COVID-19. Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO, made the following statement: “In this troubling time, Pfizer is committed to doing all we can to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many companies, including Pfizer, are working to develop antiviral Three Rivers Community College is excited to share that Teri Ashton, Professor of Nursing, has received the Nurse’s Touch Award, presented by ATI Nursing Education. This prestigious, nationally recognized honor is presented to nurse educators who excel at teaching technical knowledge and skills to their students.
Nurse’s Touch Award honorees are nominated by peers and managers each fall. A rigorous review and scoring process whittles the nominees to one representative from each of the four regions of Three Rivers Community College is excited to share that Terri Ashton, Professor of Nursing, has received the Nurse’s Touch Award, presented by ATI Nursing Education. This prestigious, nationally recognized honor is presented to nurse educators who excel at teaching technical knowledge and skills to their students.
Nurse’s Touch Award honorees are nominated by peers and managers each fall, and a rigorous review and scoring process whittles to one representative from each of the four regions of the United
WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement today in response to the President’s address to the nation:“The President took bold, decisive action to make our 30 million small businesses more resilient to Coronavirus-related economic disruptions. Small businesses are vital economic engines in every community and state, and they have helped make our economy the strongest in the world. Our Agency will work directly with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest At ConnectiCare when we see our members, we see ourselves. It’s important to us that our communities are healthy and vibrant. One way we do that is by participating in the Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program.*
ConnectiCare is contributing to 36 non-profit and municipal organizations throughout the state. These organizations offer a variety of services, including after-school activities, arts and media, education, community services, emergency shelter, new housing, and
Credit Union Donation Assists With Important Improvements To Children’s Department
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has provided a significant donation to the Raymond Library in Oakdale to assist with improvements to the library’s Children’s Department that will include new waterproof vinyl floor covering.Charter Oak provided $7,000 in funding to the library to allow for the new floor covering in the Children’s Department, which has suffered from frequent water problems that damaged the existing carpet.
Gerson DaSilva recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer. Gerson, who is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, will work to develop commercial loan and commercial mortgage relationships with centers of influence across the Bank’s market areas.
“With over a decade of banking experience, Gerson is skilled at finding creative, unique ways to help clients reach their financial goals,” said Carolyn Welch, Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Manager at When Josie’s blood work hinted at a liver condition, staff veterinarians at the Connecticut Humane Society knew an ultrasound was next. Normally, the Chihuahua mix would travel to an off-site veterinary office that had the machine.
But now, Josie can have her ultrasound scan performed at CHS. SOUND Imaging has donated an ultrasound machine to CHS that can be used for pets preparing for adoption, and for owned pets who are patients at CHS’ reduced-fee Fox Memorial Clinic.
“This is an amazingly generous
CT Office of the Arts - Arts Workforce Initiative (Now Accepting Applications!)
The Arts Workforce Initiative (AWI) is a paid apprenticeship program that gives Connecticut college students, emerging creatives and military veterans an opportunity to gain high-level professional work experience with not-for-profit arts and cultural organizations throughout the state.
This program is specifically designed for applicants from diverse and traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.
A host organization must
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center announces a $1 million dollar commitment from the Miranda Family Fund to provide scholarships for National Theater Institute (NTI) students. With a singular schedule and an unmatched breadth of training, NTI’s six semester-long programs offer students a springboard to the professional world. The Miranda Family Fund supports scholarships to further the inclusion of artists of color across all disciplines of theater.
This 10-year commitment will ensure that NTI is able One of the O'Neill's longest-running programs, the National Critics Institute is the only workshop in the country designed for arts writers, journalists, and cultural critics to strengthen their skills in an increasingly competitive and fast-paced industry. Director Chris Jones, chief theater critic and culture columnist for the Chicago Tribune, offers a two-week intensive course of study for writers of all experience levels, especially for those in mid-career. However, each year a small number of young and
Three Rivers Community College is excited to share that Associate Professor Frederick-Douglass Knowles II has received the Connecticut Office of The Arts: Artist Fellowship for Artistic Excellence Award in Poetry.
The Artist Fellowship Awards are granted by the Connecticut Office of the Arts, the state agency charged with fostering the health of Connecticut's creative economy. The Artist Fellowship program recognizes the creative excellence of individual Connecticut artists in a variety of
Three Rivers Community College is pleased to announce a solo exhibition by Roy Tookes, an artist and long-time Three Rivers employee. “Glitter” features a multitude of medias as Tookes creates with wood-burning, watercolor, acrylic, and oil and paints on everything from canvas to driftwood to river rocks. The show will run through Tuesday, March 31 in the Gallery at Three Rivers.
This is Tookes’ third and final exhibition at the Gallery at Three Rivers. It coincides with his upcoming retirement from East Lyme, CT (February 25, 2020) – Comcast today announced it is expanding its network to the Town of East Lyme, giving residents and businesses a new choice for TV, internet, voice, home security/automation and mobile services.
Comcast’s buildout in East Lyme, including the villages of Niantic and Flanders, will benefit the community’s residents and businesses. Located within New London County, East Lyme is a coastal community located on Long Island Sound with a seaside village center along Route 156, Access Health CT Small Business was established to help small business owners in Connecticut with 50 or fewer employees provide affordable healthcare coverage to their employees. Providing our customers with two carriers that currently participate on the exchange—Anthem and ConnectiCare—we offer multiple plan options to employers, recognizing that one plan does not meet everyone’s needs. We provide for-profit small business employers with tax credits of up to 50% based on eligibility, and not-for-profits CT Office of Tourism has their upcoming Conference on Tourism where you can learn from national tourism and travel experts on how to bring more to CT's tourist attractions.
Each year, the tourism conference is the biggest gathering of industry leaders in the state. This year, it promises to be packed with even more actionable ideas on how to attract more visitors.
3 reasons you should attend:
• Designed for a wide array of participants: hotels, B&Bs, restaurants, casino resorts, arts and culture New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) opened registration for its 2020 Summer Camp. NESS summer programs run Monday through Friday for 10 weeks (June 22 - August 28). The half-day and full-day programs are open to students from ages 4-17 and located in Stonington, CT.NESS, a nationally-recognized and award-winning ocean adventure STEM education nonprofit, provides students of all ages with year-round programming that includes marine science, sailing, powerboating, and adventure sports. NESS's "The Marty," as it is known, is the highest community sailing honor bestowed by US Sailing.
The New England Science & Sailing Foundation is proud to announce that CEO and Founder of NESS, Michael "Spike" Lobdell, has been awarded the prestigious US Sailing Martin A. Luray Award. The award recognizes Lobdell's outstanding and unselfish contributions to further public access sailing. Known popularly as "The Marty," the award is the highest honor bestowed by US Sailing, the sport's governing body, for Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has named Kevin Sullivan Jr. as its new Assistant Vice President-Business Lender to accommodate the credit union’s continuing growth in its business lending operations.
Sullivan has nearly two decades of financial services experience in Connecticut, including serving the needs of the state’s health care industry and the small-business community. His background also includes expertise in business development, financial analysis, and training and customer service.
“We’re Florence Griswold Museum is collaborating with Collette Tours to offer Discover Spain’s Classics, an 11-day excursion from Madrid to Barcelona. Travel dates will run from September 7-17, 2020. Together, we’ll experience Spain’s colorful pageant of art, history, and culture. Set against a backdrop that spans sunny Mediterranean shores and grand mountain ranges, this stunning destination is dotted with white pueblos and groves of oranges and olives.
Witness the priceless masterpieces of the Prado Museum, Chelsea Groton Bank’s Internship Program is designed to provide valuable work experience for undergraduate students considering careers in accounting, marketing, human resources, learning and development, finance, banking, and more. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online at chelseagroton.com by Friday, March 13, 2020.
“Through our internship program, we’re focused on attracting and developing our future generation of financial service stewards and providing professional development Three Rivers Community College is pleased to announce that it has earned the 2020-2021 Military Friendly® School designation. Each year, the prestigious list of Military Friendly® Schools is provided to service members, veterans and their families, helping them select the best college to receive the education and training needed to pursue a civilian career.
To earn the Military Friendly® School designation, Three Rivers met thresholds for Student Retention, Graduation, Job Placement, Loan Repayment, Today, ConnectiCare, one of Connecticut’s leading health plans, announced the appointment of Brian Pagliaro as its Senior Vice President, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer. Mr. Pagliaro will lead ConnectiCare’s sales, account management, and marketing teams.
In this role, Mr. Pagliaro will be responsible for the company’s membership growth working with brokers across all commercial market segments. He will collaborate with business leaders, health systems, and others, so ConnectiCare can continue to Charter Oak Federal Credit Union is now accepting scholarship applications for its annual $90,000 scholarship giveaway.
Applications can be completed electronically now through Monday, March 16th, and can be found online at CharterOak.org/content/scholarship. This opportunity is only available for new and existing credit union members; membership is free for students. Visit any branch location or call 860.446.8085 to inquire about membership. Products such as the Bright Futures Savings Accounts are Charter Oak Federal Credit Union is the Number 1 residential mortgage lender in eastern Connecticut for the 10th straight year, originating over 800 mortgages in New London and Windham counties combined during 2019 with a total value exceeding $101 million.
Since 2010, when Charter Oak first became the top residential lender in eastern Connecticut, the credit union has originated nearly 10,000 mortgages in both counties combined with a total value of more than $1.25 billion, based on annual data compiled FS-2020-01, January 2020
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a financial boost for families with low- or moderate- incomes. Millions of workers may qualify for the first time this year due to changes in their marital, parental or financial status. The EITC is a refundable tax credit. This means workers may get money back, even if they owe no tax. Last year, around 25 million taxpayers received about $61 billion in EITC.
The IRS urges workers who earned $55,952 or less in 2019 to see if they Liberty Bank’s tuition-free Academy for Small Business is a comprehensive training program that provides education and guidance to small business owners on successfully operating a business.Willimantic Academy for Small Business in partnership with Women's Business Development CouncilWhen: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m., from March 26-April 28, 2020Where: Windham Hospital, 112 Mansfield Ave., WillimanticLearn more: Contact Pam Days-Luketich at (860) 704-2489 or visit liberty-bank.com/ASBCurriculum
Described by the Huffington Post as “delightful and funny with a breezy, upbeat score,” TheaterWorksUSA brings its fun-filled, song-filled production of Pete the Cat to the stage at UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday February 23 for a special 2:00 pm matinee performance.
Based on the New York Times #1 best-selling children’s books by authors Kimberly and James Dean, Pete the Cat tells the story of a rockin’- but- rowdy blue cat who is given to the Biddle family to learn some Quincy, MA, January 10, 2020 – Atlantic Broadband, the nation’s eighth-largest cable operator, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Thames Valley Communications, a broadband services company operating in Southeastern Connecticut. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close within three months. Upon closing of the transaction, Atlantic Broadband will add approximately 10,000 customers to its operations in Connecticut.
This Rich Balestracci, VP, Commercial Loan Officer, was recently selected as a New Leader in Banking by the Connecticut Bankers Association (CBA) and American Business Media. This honor is awarded to up-and-coming professionals from across Connecticut. The 13 recipients are considered to be outstanding employees who have made a notable impact in their bank and their community, beyond their job description.
“Rich values his relationships with business owners and community members. He is a hard worker and a SCORE of Southeastern CT
Volunteer with SCORE and help local business owners. Become a leader in your business community. Feel empowered sharing your expertise with others. Grown professionally through lifelong learning.
SCORE is a nationally recognized non-profit organization: its mission is to help individuals to start or grow their own business.
Southeastern CT SCORE has a geographical footprint from Guilford to Stonington and from the Shoreline to the Middletown/Norwich area.
If you are Join us for fourteen free seminars on some of the biggest environmental issues challenging us today. Topics range from Bird Conservation to Approaches to Eating in the United States: Consequences for our Health and Environment, and Global Climate Change to Our Ancient Culture, taught by a range of experts in their fields. Congressman Joe Courtney will also address Earth Day ... 50 years! Environmental Issues in Connecticut and in the USA on April 8. Seminars are held in room C101 at Three Rivers Community Chelsea Groton Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of 20 employees following a Board of Trustees meeting.
“Chelsea Groton Bank has been successful for over 165 years because of the hard-working team of people we have here,” said Michael Rauh, President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank. “Each of the employees earning a promotion exhibits the traits and behaviours we value – innovative, collaborative, trustworthy, professional, knowledgeable, versatile and positive – and has shown a high level of The Arc Eastern Connecticut received $2,500 from Connecticut Water as part of Connecticut’s 2019 Neighborhood Assistant Act Tax credit program. The company’s participation helped The Arc ECT to begin upgrading aging and drafty windows at its Mechanic Street, Danielson building, which houses day supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “Connecticut Water has been an an annual participant in the Neighborhood Assistance Act program,” said Judy Daviau, Deputy Quality Assurance The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut’s Northeast and Southeast Women and Girls Funds has awarded The Arc Eastern Connecticut $2,500 and $3,500, respectively, to augment and expand its successful “Voices” program for women with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in both New London and Windham counties. Voices provides safe, nurturing groups for women with IDD who are at risk of, or survivors of, sexual assault, domestic violence or exploitation. Since 2016, the Foundation’s support Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has earned the top 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial Inc. for its superior financial performance during the first nine months of 2019, reflecting Charter Oak’s position as one of the strongest financial institutions in the nation.
“Earning this five-star rating from BauerFinancial confirms that Charter Oak is a safe, sound and very strong financial institution,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We work very hard to manage our Waterford, CT – January 8, 2020 – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has been named the Best Credit Union in the Commercial Record’s annual statewide survey of the best providers in Connecticut’s banking and real estate industries.
“Charter Oak had a great year in 2019, with our strong financial performance and continued growth,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our employees had a great year too, always striving to do their best so Charter Oak can be the best James Bias
NEWINGTON, January 10, 2020 — The new decade will bring a new executive director to the Connecticut Humane Society, following a nationwide leadership search.
CHS’ Board of Directors has announced that James Bias, most recently the president and chief executive officer of the SPCA of Texas, will take the helm in February at the 138-year-old organization. The search and appointment of Bias comes after CHS Executive Director Gordon Willard announced his retirement in summer 2019.
“I look forward Three Rivers Community College, the College Foundation, and Dominion Energy Nuclear Connecticut/Millstone Power Station are again offering 16 full scholarships for the Three Rivers Community College Nuclear Engineering Technology Degree program. It is the only program of its kind in New England and is considered the best in the nation. Through classroom, laboratory, and simulator instruction, this program educates students in the theories underlying the safe operation of nuclear power generating stations. Waterford, CT – December 19, 2019 – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union awarded $618,600 in annual $100 cash bonuses to its Gold Rewards members during December 2019, which is the largest amount since the unique member-appreciation program began a decade ago.
“Gold Rewards marked its tenth anniversary this year and what better way to celebrate than with the largest payout in the program’s history,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “These hundred-dollar bonuses are Waterford, CT – December 26, 2019 – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Matching Gifts Program donated a combined $400,000 from the credit union and its members that will benefit more than 300 charitable organizations.
“We were overwhelmed, once again, by the generosity of our members who donated to hundreds of charitable organizations in eastern Connecticut and beyond,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Through our members continued generosity, countless
Renee Simao of Stonington, CT, has been named Customer Solutions Manager of Chelsea Groton Bank’s Norwichtown branch. Cindy Harris, Renee’s predecessor, recently retired after 37 years of serving the Bank’s customers and community.
“Renee comes to us with 12 years of banking experience. She is a strong leader and is passionate about helping members of the Bank, and her team members, achieve their goals,” shared Lori Dufficy, EVP, Director of Sales and Service at Chelsea Groton Bank. “We’re
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NEW LONDON – The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announces $210,554 in 2019 grants to 53 nonprofits aimed at providing greater equity for women and girls throughout Eastern Connecticut from its four Women & Girls Funds.
Northeast Area Women & Girls Fund awarded $18,795 to 11 nonprofits, including Community Health Resources for basic needs of women coming out of intensive residential treatment programs;Norwich Area Women & Girls Fund awarded $8,500 to three
The Connecticut Arts Hero Awards honor and celebrate Connecticut residents who are doing extraordinary things in the arts, for the arts, and through the arts in Connecticut. Since 2016, the Connecticut Arts Hero Awards have honored remarkable individuals engaged in or supporting the arts - some publicly and some behind the scenes. Learn about previous Arts Heroes here.
If you know a special someone who has contributed significantly to the arts in Connecticut, please take a moment to nominate this Registration is open for spring classes at Three Rivers Community College. Students should register now to ensure that they get the classes that they want and need before they fill up. Advising help is available, and registration runs now through Tuesday, January 21.
This spring, Three Rivers is offering over 560 classes including more than 75 that are fully online. With over 55 degree and credit programs available, there is something for everyone. The degree programs and classes cover a broad variety of Monday, December 9, 2019, 1:00-3:00 p.m. and 5:30─7:30 p.m.
Applying for financial aid for college doesn’t have to be stressful. Take the mystery out of FASFA when you attend one of two free workshops offered by Three Rivers Community College. If you or your child are planning to attend college in the Fall 2020, then you need to complete your 20/21 FAFSA application, no matter what college you’re attending. This can be daunting, but we’re here to help. Three Rivers Financial Aid experts, Director
GROTON, Conn.– November 18, 2019 – Chelsea Groton Bank is recognizing the outstanding accomplishment of Rich Balestracci, VP, Commercial Loan Officer, who recently graduated from the American Bankers Association’s Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Pennsylvania. The preeminent three-year program is in partnership with the world-renowned Wharton School. Graduates receive both a Stonier Diploma and a Wharton Leadership Certificate.
“Stonier has given me an unparalleled education New London, CT – The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut (CFECT) is pleased to announce the 2019 Preston Community Fund grant awards. One of more than 500 funds at the Community Foundation, the Preston Community Fund supports the arts, and cultural and social needs of the residents and organizations of the Town of Preston.
Five nonprofits received a total of $3,276: Amos Lake Association, Arts for Learning CT, Catholic Charities, Preston City Congregational Church/Two-Can Food Pantry, and Mystic Seaport Museum and the Connecticut Library Consortium (CLC) launched a new three-year partnership in recognition of the enduring importance of museums and libraries to our communities. On behalf of the Museum, the CLC is managing an annual lottery for five free Mystic Seaport Museum Library Memberships, underwritten by the Museum’s Susan Lewin Memorial Library Membership Program.
The five winning libraries – drawn at random from CLC’s membership roster of libraries in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and At Three Rivers, students can use their winter break to earn 3 to 4 credits in less than 3 weeks and fulfill a degree requirement or prerequisite. The Winter Session at Three Rivers Community College begins on Thursday, December 26 and runs through Thursday, January 16. Registration is now open and runs through Tuesday, December 24.
Most courses are offered completely online, enabling students to take classes from the comfort of home, while on vacation, or wherever they may be. Other classes are offered Eric Isselhardt, PhD, named NESS’s first Executive Director of EducationA veteran executive with deep experience in both nonprofit and for-profit educational organizations has been selected to serve as the new Executive Director of Education for the New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS), a nonprofit ocean adventure education organization.
Isselhardt comes to NESS after serving as President and acting CEO at the National Network of State Teachers of the Year. Most recently before that, he served Join us at 5 pm on Friday, November 1 for a free seminar on bats. “Bat Crazy” is a presentation by bat expert and biologist, Maureen Heidtmann, who has worked with bats for more than 25 years. She is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and a Certified Wildlife Conservationist with the State of Connecticut’s DEEP. She also fosters bats and will have two with her to show.
The presentation is free and open to the public and will be held at Three Rivers Community College in room C-101. For more information,
Photo: Past Chairpersons Bob Potter (left) and Margo Weitekamp (center) welcome Frank LaMonaca (right) as the new Chairperson of the Southeastern CT Chapter of SCORE.Frank LaMonaca will become the new Chairperson of the Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, leading a team of more than 40 volunteers who provide free mentoring for people starting up or running small businesses throughout the Southeastern region of Connecticut.
“We are delighted to welcome Frank LaMonaca as the new Chairperson for Eastern Connecticut's Largest Mutual Bank Now Offers Online Account Opening
Technology has allowed busy people to check errands like grocery shopping off their to-do list without ever leaving the house. However, one important task that still required a special trip was opening a new bank account. Now one of Connecticut’s top financial institutions is making that process simple, easy and online. In just 10 minutes individuals can be on their way to a new personal checking or savings account at Chelsea Christen Brewer of Miranda Creative presents a free SCORE workshop on “Advanced Social Media: Facebook” on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Chester Town Hall. With support from Essex Savings Bank.In this interactive and engaging workshop with Christen Brewer of Miranda Creative, you will learn Facebook specific tips and techniques at the intermediate to advanced level. Learn social media best practices, proven tips for increased engagement, how to use audience platforms, and more. There The community-focused mission of Chelsea Groton Bank ignited an enthusiasm for the financial industry in Marketing Manager Barbara Curto four years ago. Her commitment to excellence has earned her recognition as a Women of FIRE (Finance, Insurance and Real Estate) by Banking New England and American Business Media. Curto was selected for the prestigious award based on her success as an effective and results-driven leader who motivates employees by encouraging professional and personal growth.
“Barbara
"Bond of Hope" Kick-off Gala fundraising gala will introduce our Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club youth plans for 2020 and present the 2019 Award of Excellence on October 29 at 6 p.m., Port & Starboard at Ocean Beach, New London.
Exemplary Award of Excellence
Beatrice Jeanette, founder and president of S.T.E.P.S., Inc.
With Beatrice's vision, over 800 girls have learned to make positive, confident choices and how to bounce back from adversity.
Unsung Hero
Cindy Alvarez, teen program coordinator, DATE: Thursday, November 7, 2019TIME: 5:30 to 7:30 PMLOCATION: Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT 06498 RESERVE YOUR SEAT:REGISTER NOW
The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, presents a free Small Business Workshop, “Effective Small Business Time Management.”
Small business owners wear multiple hats and play several roles in running their business. Juggling the demands of tasks and time can be frustrating and Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has earned the top 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial Inc. for its superior financial performance during the first half of 2019, which is an indication that Charter Oak remains one of the strongest financial institutions in the nation.
“Our financial performance for the first six months of this year has been very strong, and this top five-star rating from a well-respected firm like BauerFinancial confirms that Charter Oak ranks among the strongest of all the financial The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) announces the organization’s Annual Benefit Gala to be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Hilton Mystic in Mystic, CT. This year’s gala theme is “Dear NESS” and will be filled with NESS student stories and the impact donors make on their lives. Funds raised at the gala are used to support NESS’s annual fund and provide scholarships to keep NESS inclusive and accessible.
NESS, a nationally-recognized and award-winning nonprofit ocean adventure This September, a group of eight college students returned to their respective college campuses armed with important findings following their completion of the 2019 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program funded by the National Science Foundation at Mystic Aquarium. Throughout the ten-week program, students engaged in a ‘true view’ into the world of research; focusing on cutting-edge marine research while receiving extensive training in professional development, teamwork and more.
“We had As a college freshman, Marcus Engel was blinded and nearly killed after being struck by a drunk driver. Through years of rehab, over 350 hours of reconstructive facial surgery, and adaptation through a multitude of life changes, Engel witnessed the good, the bad and the profound in patient care. Join us as he shares his experiences as a young patient and the extensive effect that healthcare professionals had upon him. Free and open to the public, the event will be held at Three Rivers Community College on Maria Miranda presents a free SCORE workshop, “Instagram for Business (IG4BZ),” on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Madison Senior Center. Sponsored by Essex Savings Bank.With more than 200 million users accessing at least one business profile a day, Instagram for Business (IG4BZ) has become a vital part of nearly every marketing strategy, offering opportunities for engagement, conversion and advocacy. Join us for an engaging dialogue with an Instagram pro from Miranda Creative.
Throughout its 165-year history, Chelsea Groton Bank has won countless awards for helping their customers and communities achieve their goals. Now for the fourth year in a row, employees have bestowed the Bank with the 2019 Top Workplaces honor by the Hartford Courant.
“Fostering a positive workplace culture has always been a top priority. This is more than a job to all of us and that is reflected in the enthusiastic employee feedback,” said Michael Rauh, President & CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank. “We World Comes to La Grua Series: Lessons Learned from a Year Abroad: Teaching, Traveling, and Learning in Southeast Asia
With Tim FlanaganWednesday, October 16 at 6pm
From teaching poetry in Vietnam to living with Burmese refugees in Thailand, Tim will share photos, stories and lessons learned from a year abroad. Learn how to travel cheaply while immersing yourself in another culture. Ask questions and get inspired to take your own adventure!
Cost: Suggested donation $5
Tim Flanagan teaches social Reliance Health has been recognized by its employees as a 2019 Top Workplace through the Hartford Courant. In addition to ranking 6th among mid-sized employers, Reliance Health received “standout scores” resulting in Special Award recognition for their Managers.
The Hartford Courant partnered with Energage to survey companies within Hartford, Tolland, Windham, Middlesex, and New London counties to identify the top workplaces in Connecticut. 686 companies participated in the survey with a total of 13,747 The Eastern Connecticut Association of REALTORS® is hosting a free energy efficiency fair on September 26th from 5pm to 7pm at Foundry 66 in Norwich, CT. Your utility company has incentives and programs that can help lower your use and energy costs. Attendees will learn from our vendors and presenters how to manage energy use in their homes or businesses. Seminars on energy efficiency, smart home technology, home energy savings and financing will take place during the event. Vendors include AdvantaClean of The once-a-decade population count affects your representation in government, determines how much funding your community receives, and provides data to help you plan for the future. Join us to spread the word about the importance of the 2020 Census and help ensure a complete and accurate count.BENEFITS OF A COMPLETE COUNT
A complete count of every person living in the United States has tremendous benefits for you and for your stakeholders. Census data:
Accurately determine how many representatives each Eric Galvin has been named Chair of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut’s 2019 Community Campaign.
Galvin is President of ConnectiCare, with more than 20 years of experience in the health care industry. In his new role as Chair, he’ll serve on United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut’s Board of Directors.
“I’m proud to continue my service to children and families in the community as Chair of this year’s United Way Community Campaign,” said Galvin. “United Way is the power Liberty Bank Academy for Small Business
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Using course material primarily fromthe FDIC’s Money Smart for Small Businesses, the ten-week academy covers topics including:
Banking Services & Credit ReportingOrganizational TypesTime ManagementFinancial Management & Record KeepingPlanning for a Healthy > Click here to learn more. The Fundamentals of Starting or Growing a Business five-session business planning workshop series is for individuals who are seriously considering starting a business, and for current business owners looking for insights and inspiration for growing their business. The interactive sessions give participants the opportunity to learn from SCORE Mentors and other entrepreneurs. The workshops include in-class work on the most important aspects of building a business, as well as discussion and brainstorming. The There is still time to fit in a class at Three Rivers Community College this fall. Three Rivers offers 14 accelerated classes that begin later in the semester and are taught over a shorter period of time, 7- or 12-weeks.
Classes cover a variety of subjects and range from Elementary and Intermediate Algebra to Composition, US History II, General Psychology and more. It is a fast way to squeeze in more credits to put towards a degree or certificate. The full list of classes can be found at Three Rivers Professor of Accounting Edwin Muenzner recently established the William F. Muenzner Sr. Memorial Scholarship in honor of his father. Professor Muenzner explained that all of the good qualities that he possess today were taught to him through his father’s example of compassion and impeccable work ethic. William F. Muenzner Sr. spent nearly his entire life working to provide for his family. At the age of 17, he graduated from high school in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and began his work life in the
EB’s Summer High School Intern Program (SHIP) is a work-based learning internship for local high school juniors. The program, a partnership between Electric Boat, the labor unions and the CT Department of Labor, is aimed at cultivating a strong pipeline for future talent in the trades. Over the next decade, Electric Boat will lose skilled workers as they begin to retire. By collaborating with local high schools, EB is preparing the next generation workforce, introducing students to high-skill, high wage
The Chelsea Groton Foundation will be accepting applications for the fall grant cycle through the Foundation’s online application portal until Friday, September 20, 2019. Local and regional charitable organizations in the areas of Animal Welfare, Arts and Culture, Economic Development, Education, Environment, Health and Human Services, Housing, and Youth Activities, should visit www.chelseagroton.com/CGFoundationto access the online application portal and more details on specific requirements.
The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS), Town of Westerly, Eastern Surfing Association (ESA), and North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) announce the eighth annual “Catch a Curl” Youth Surf Competition. The event will be held at the Westerly Town Beach (365 Atlantic Avenue) in Rhode Island on Saturday, September 14. Catch a Curl is open to beginners through advanced youth surfers and will include a beach cleanup as part of the event. Kids can try surfing with the support In an effort to expand program offerings, the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) is pleased to announce a new Community Partnership Program with Essex Meadows. Essex Meadows is a retirement community committed to helping residents embrace lifelong learning, and often hosts educational programs that meet SECWAC’s mission to foster an understanding of issues of foreign policy and international affairs, including the Foreign Policy Association’s “Great Decisions” Program.
To launch the Hartford HealthCare has opened its newest HealthCenter at 350 Liberty Street (Route 2) in Pawcatuck. The 27,000-square-foot building was developed with patients’ comfort and convenience in mind, offering easy access to primary care, pediatric and adolescent primary care, and rehabilitation services for patients in southeastern Connecticut and Western Rhode Island.
The physicians in the building are:Amanda Conti, MD, offering primary care, pediatric and adolescent primary care, previously with an office To Cleanse, or Not to Cleanse?Presented by Dr. Laura MunroCleansing has become a household term, but what does it actually mean? How does it affect your body? Why cleanse in the first place? Is cleansing just a fad or legit?Join Dr. Laura Munro, a practicing physician and Chief Medical Officer of Natura Medica in Mystic, CT, and learn about the components of fasting/detoxifying and how to reap the benefits your own life.Dr. Munro has studied under world renowned Dr. Walter Crinnion in environmental Lisa Gencarelli of Westerly, RI recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as a Residential Lender. Lisa will support homebuyers and homeowners in the South County, RI and the Stonington, CT area to help them find the best loan or mortgage solution based on their specific needs.
“Lisa was a very successful small business owner for over three decades. Her prosperity was driven by customer satisfaction and spreading the work about the care and attention she provided. Those skills are what will make Lisa a On Saturday, September 7, Mystic Aquarium will host a live feed from aboard the Okeanos Explorer during its expedition of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts. The presentation by Mystic Aquarium and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Deep Connections 2019: Exploring Atlantic Canyons and Seamounts is set for 11:00am– 11:30am in the Aquarium’s on-site Foxwoods Marine Theater.
This is the first time that NOAA has explored the region since its designation as a marine national The SeaChange-Lodestar Fund for Nonprofit Collaboration, a New York-based arm of SeaChange Capital Partners, has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Arc Eastern Connecticut to assist with costs associated with its recent merger of The Arc Quinebaug Valley and The Arc New London County. As of July 1, The Arc Eastern Connecticut is the largest chapter of The Arc in the state, providing residential, day, employment and advocacy supports to over 800 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their Plimoth Plantation announced today it will officially launch Mayflower II, the acclaimed living history museum’s historic tall ship, on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Mystic Seaport Museum’s Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard. The ceremony, which begins at 2:00 p.m., includes performances, remarks, and the ship’s christening with water from all fifty states as well as Plymouth, U.K. and Leiden, Netherlands, before Mayflower II is lowered into the Mystic River to float for the first time in three years. The Community Foundation’s 2019 Scholarship Committees selected a total of 283 students from among its 42 communities across Eastern Connecticut to receive $725,489 in scholarships.
The Community Foundation recognizes the importance of creating access for lower income and first-generation students, as well as supporting students throughout their academic journey with multi-year awards whenever possible. As an integral part of this strategy, the Community Foundation provides grants to support Higher Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has earned the top 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial Inc. for its superior financial performance during the first quarter of 2019, which indicates that Charter Oak remains one of the strongest financial institutions in the nation.
“This top rating from BauerFinancial continues to recognize that Charter Oak is a safe, sound and very strong credit union,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “As eastern Connecticut’s leading financial The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, will present a free Small Business Workshop on Tuesday, September 10, 9 - 10:30 a.m. in Old Saybrook. The workshop covers how to "Get Found on Google Search and Maps" and “Reach Customers Online with Google,” presented by Google speaker Sixcia Devine and SCORE mentor Anne Driscoll. The event is co-sponsored by the Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce.
With Sixcia Devine and Anne Driscoll, attendees will explore Google My There is still time to enroll in a variety of non-credit training courses at Three Rivers Community College. If you are interested in expanding your skills or changing career paths, take a class this fall. Registration is still open on the 13 courses below. Whether you want to learn new skills, reinvent your career, or for personal enrichment, take a non-credit course to fit your needs.
Allied Health courses in some of the fastest growing careers in Connecticut:
Medical Terminology and Anatomy for The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, offers a free workshop in its Non-Profit Series, “How to Start & Run a Successful Non-Profit Organization” on Wednesday, September 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
If you are thinking about starting or are now running a non-profit organization, understanding the next steps in how to effectively manage your organization will be key to long-term success.
In this free workshop, SCORE counselor Bob Potter will guide you through these The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, presents a free 2-part workshopon “Cost, Price and Profit” with SCORE Mentor Eric Munro. Expanding this popular topic into two parts – with a focus on Cost in Part 1 and Price in Part 2 – allows us to delve more deeply into the facets of the Cost-Price-Profit equation and includes time for attendees to participate in exercises aimed at developing their own skills. DATES: Part 1 - Thursday, September 5, 2019
Did you know you need a pilot’s license to operate a drone and that you can become a licensed drone pilot by taking the new Three Rivers Drone Pilot Certificate Program? This 36-hour course is designed for anyone interested in earning a small unmanned Aircraft system (sUAS) Pilot Certificate and learning about general aviation. Classes will be held August 26 through September 27 on Mondays and Fridays, from 5:00-9:00 pm.
The ability to operate a drone is a useful skill for those with careers in the The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is hosting their second annual Fishing Tourney on Saturday, August 10. This fishing tournament is a catch and release tournament except for Porgies. Each participant can bring 1 Porgy back to NESS for an official measurement. All other fish will be measured on the water, photographed for proof, and released! While everyone is invited to participate, prizes will only be awarded to participants under age 18.
Don't have a boat to go out on? No problem! Higher Edge is pleased to announce the hiring of Graciela Guzman as Success Program Advisor, and Jason Pellum as College Access Program Advisor. Jason will advise Windham area high school seniors to help them navigate the college application process. Graciela will advise and mentor Higher Edge students enrolled in college; with a focus on academic, financial, and career guidance.“Jason and Graciela have prior experience working with students and an educational focus on guidance counseling. Their skills will Planning for a relaxing vacation can sometimes be very stressful. Chelsea Groton Bank has some tips to safeguard your financial information when traveling that should be put into place before you leave town.
“People should continuously be on alert for identity theft and fraudulent purchases or withdrawals, however travelers need to be especially vigilant,” explained Lori Dufficy, EVP, Director of Sales & Service of Chelsea Groton Bank, the largest mutual bank in Eastern Connecticut. “Fortunately, with From application and registration to financial aid, testing to scheduling classes, Super Saturday offers new and current students an opportunity for one-stop registration for the fall semester on August 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Three Rivers Community College in the A Wing.
“We want to give students one more opportunity to take advantage of this popular way to register or enroll. Super Saturday makes this as easy as possible,” says Robert Farinelli, Dean of Academics. “Students can get guidance in Whether you’re the owner of a mom-and-pop shop or a decision-maker at a larger company, it’s important to know the different structures for group health insurance plans. Knowing these differences can help you and your business find a plan that works best for your employees and your bottom line.
Most group medical insurance plans fall under three main categories: fully-insured (sometimes called fully-funded), self-funded, and level-funded. There are advantages, rules, and caveats to each plan type. Let’s
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U.S. Coast Guard LTJG Nikole Barnes has teamed with Lara Dallman-Weiss to chase the dream of qualifying for the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.
Barnes and Dallman-Weiss, Team Perfect Vision Sailing, will next compete August 17-22 in Enoshima Yacht Harbor in Japan, which is the host venue for the 2020 Olympic Games.
The duo qualified in the Women's 470 by finishing 20th out of a 45 boat fleet at the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Iberostar regatta in Spain in April. The duo placed 15,16 and 25 The public is invited to join the Mohegan Tribe at their annual Mohegan Wigwam Festival at Fort Shantok, Village of Uncas, on Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18 from 10 am to 7 pm.
Learn more about Mohegan culture and traditions including Native American crafts, foods, dancing and drumming. The festival is open to all ages, is family-friendly and admission is free. No pets, please.
Parking is at Mohegan Sun’s Thames Garage and shuttles will run throughout the day, each day (including for The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, presents the Second Annual Business Networking Event, at the classic Maritime Grille located just minutes from historic downtown Guilford, on August 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join us and make valuable contacts, hear an inspiring presentation, and enjoy yummy food.
This year, we are thrilled to welcome Maria Miranda, Principal and Creative Director of Miranda Creative, as our guest speaker. Her engaging talk “30 in 30” Greg Curtis joins the Technology Services team at Chelsea Groton Bank as the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. Prior to joining Chelsea Groton, Greg served as the Director of Technology of the Mohegan Tribe where he managed the Cybersecurity, Network, and Helpdesk teams. Greg has over 30 years of IT solution development for various Fortune 50 companies.
“Greg’s extensive technology leadership skills ensure that Chelsea Groton will continue to offer secure and innovative banking Leslie McKillip of Madison, CT, recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer. Leslie will work to develop commercial loan and commercial mortgage relationships with centers of influence across the Bank’s market areas.
“With over 25 years of commercial lending experience, mostly in New Haven and Middlesex Counties, Leslie’s skills will be an immense asset to our team,” said Carolyn Welch, Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Manager at Chelsea Groton Bank. “In Luisanna Cabrera of Waterford, CT, recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as a Mortgage Specialist. In this position, Luisanna will work with customers throughout New London County, Connecticut and Rhode Island who are in need of a variety of lending solutions, from traditional mortgages, to first-time homebuyer and affordable lending programs, to specialty financing and home equity loans. She iscertified by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry (NMLS #1866854), and is fluent in both English and Did you know?
The average commercial building wastes 30 percent of the energy it consumes. Most of that energy consumption comes from lighting, followed by cooling, then computers.
From family owned businesses to entrepreneurial franchise owners and multi-site operations, addressing aging equipment and energy efficiency are common challenges often pushed aside due to lack of time and resources.
Today mid-size businesses in Connecticut now have access to the Business Energy Advantage program. This
Find out about the wide range of volunteer opportunities that are open to you at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc in Old LymeAbout Volunteering
All volunteers must attend a General Orientation prior to volunteering. The General Orientation begins in the classroom with an overview of High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, who we serve, our horses, and our policies and procedures. It also includes a tour of the facility. At the General Orientation, volunteers will choose a role(s) they are interested in and The Chelsea Groton Foundation awarded $182,654 in grants to 65 non-profit organizations from Connecticut and Rhode Island this spring. Inclusive of these donations, the Foundation has provided over $3.4 million in total grants to the community since 1999. The Foundation reviews applications and awards grants two times per year.
“For 165 years, improving the quality of life in our community has been at the core of Chelsea Groton’s values,” said Michael Rauh, President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank. Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank Foundation presented The Arc Eastern Connecticut (formerly The Arc New London County) with a $1,000 grant to support its Community Life & Advocacy (CL&A) program. CL&A’s Empowerment/Enrichment component offers a variety of life skills, work-readiness, self-advocacy and civic responsibility programs to more than 170 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 16 to 86. The Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank Foundation grant will assist with providing dedicated Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has announced that its two Assistant Vice Presidents who oversee its extensive branch network in eastern Connecticut have successfully completed the Credit Union League of Connecticut’s intensive management program for high-potential executives.
Michael Ballirano and Sonya Armstrong, Charter Oak’s Assistant Vice Presidents and Regional Retail Sales Managers, were among the small group of credit union executives selected annually for the competitive two-year program at the Interested in a career in the health field? Three Rivers Community College will hold two information sessions for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, A.S., its newest credit degree program, on Wednesday, July 17 at 6:00-7:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, July 18 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in room B125.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistants play a vital role in today’s healthcare field. They assist physicians, mid-level providers, nurses and staff in giving the best care to patients and their family. Students The Chelsea Groton Foundation recently presented scholarships to a select group of graduating seniors who represent 16 area high schools. Each of the individuals who applied for the scholarships excelled in academia, leadership and extracurricular activities during their high school years, and plans to pursue college degrees.
“The Foundation is committed to giving back to our communities. One of the best ways we are able to do this is by investing in the next generation of young adults, and supporting During the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands Golf Course last week, ConnectiCare presented Operation Shower, a group baby shower for 40 military moms-to-be whose spouses are deployed. The moms-to-be are from Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, or in some cases, are active duty themselves.
ConnectiCare has been the presenting sponsor of the Operation Shower event for six of the initiative’s eight year partnership with the tournament and works closely with Birdies for the Brave to put The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has awarded Channel 3 Kids Camp a grant in the amount of $7,500. The funding will be used specifically to provide camp scholarships to children from New London County this summer.
Dominion Energy-Millstone’s Nancy Bulkeley, Senior Community Affairs Representative, presented the check to Channel 3 Kids Camp CEO Denise K. Hornbecker at the camp’s recent “Fun by the Fire” event, which welcomed more than 200 adults to Camp for an evening of fantastic food and drink Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union President and Chief Executive Officer, and Joyce Gresh, Supervisory Committee Chairperson, presented 45 college scholarships totaling $90,000 during the credit union’s annual scholarship reception on May 29th.
For five consecutive years, the credit union has recognized the achievements of students throughout New London and Windham counties via its $90,000 scholarship giveaway, and has rewarded 221 students with scholarships totaling $442,000 during that A welcoming family is needed to host international high school Chinese students that will attend the Williams School and St. Bernard school, arriving in mid-August 2019. As a host family, you will offer an international student the opportunity to discover America through your eyes throughout the school year. Your family will not only gain a new family member, but will also learn about a different culture, its values and tradition, language, food and more.
Interested Host Families would be required to Learn how to run a safe and successful babysitting business by taking ASHI Child and Babysitting Safety. Designed for 12-18 year olds, the 8-hour class covers basic childcare, playtime, supervision, safety, and CPR/AED and Basic First Aid. Students will receive a 2-year ASHI certification that is valued by parents.
When: Friday, June 28 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Three Rivers Community College.
Cost: $100.
Learn more at: www.threerivers.edu/babysitting.
Save a Life with American Heart On July 3, Chelsea Groton Bank will mark 165 years of serving the community. As has always been central to the Bank’s mission, all planned celebrations include opportunities for the Bank and its employees to connect with individuals and organizations in the community.
Planned celebrations
In the spring, the Bank participated in Pay It Forward Day. Giving teams made up of team members from all of our branches went to 13 local coffee shops, restaurants, and area businesses in our footprint to give out a Wednesday, June 19, 20192:00 PM Eastern Time
The IRS will soon stop its tax transcript faxing service and third-party mailing option from the Form 4506 series. This webinar will demonstrate how tax professionals may obtain masked and certain unmasked transcripts needed for tax administration. Learn what changes are planned and how these changes will affect you.
Presenters:
Joseph Dianto, Deputy Director, Accounts Management
Marilyn Gurren, Chief, Identity Protection, Strategy and Oversight Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has received the Corporate Sponsor of the Year and Corporate Benefactor Awards from the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut for its extensive financial and employee support of the agency's successful 2018-2019 annual campaign.
"We’re honored to receive these awards and we’re proud to continue our longtime support for all that United Way does each day to help those in need across southeastern Connecticut,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief The Center for Financial Training (CFT) recently honored 16 Chelsea Groton Bank employees –Stephanie Han of East Lyme, CT; Jessica Charette of Groton, CT; Maria Grenier of Scotland, CT; Dorothy Houde of New London, CT; Elizabeth Owen of Norwich, CT; Kimberly Sanders of Stonington, CT; Jennifer Seuferling of Groton, CT; Susan Bailey of Norwich, CT; Kristen Brunelle of Salem, CT; Jennifer Gage of Mystic, CT; Jean McGran of Norwich, CT; Amy Prince of Richmond, RI; Allison Silva of Richmond, RI; Madison
On Our Minds Series: Code Blue Author Mike MageeCo-presented with Bank Square BooksWednesday, June 12 at 6pm
A doctor, medical historian, and former head of Pfizer’s global medical affairs relies on his experience inside the medical establishment to offer a searing and persuasive exposé of the American health care system. Books will be available for sale. Cost: Suggested donation $5
How has the United States, with more resources than any nation, developed a healthcare system that delivers much poorer Pfizer’s Groton Laboratories and the Clinical Research Unit, New Haven will support more than 60 programs in Southeastern Connecticut, the greater New Haven area, and southern Rhode Island through its 2019 competitive grants program.
Priority was given to programs that bring science and math to students from elementary through high school. Additional awards were made for programs that provide for the underserved or to support local civic and cultural institutions. Groups receiving support in 2019 The Lyman Allyn Art Museum will present its annual Summer Fest on June 22, 2019 from 11am – 4pm. Admission is FREE all day to the family-friendly community event featuring food trucks, live entertainment, and activities on Museum grounds and inside the Museum. In the event of rain, everything but the food trucks will move indoors to the Museum’s galleries, auditorium, and art/dance studio.
Summer Fest will feature the music of some of the region's great performers. Bluesman Ramblin' Dan Stevens will John Banks recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as AVP, Retail Lending Operations Manager. In this role, John is responsible for managing the retail loan product processing teams and for developing systems and processes to continue improving the client experience throughout the lending process.
Prior to joining Chelsea Groton, John spent 14 years with Bank of America, first as a Retail Branch Manager, then in Operations, and most recently, as a team manager with Bank of America Home Loans Operations. Virtual Small Business Forum
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A free web conference for organizations that serve small businesses.
Participate from your home or office!
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Build and strengthen relationships with small business, industry, payroll service providers, non-profit and government organizations.
Learn about products and services available to small Aer Lingus Vacation Store invites you to learn how to discover your Irish Heritage. Our Discover Your Roots packages start from $999* per person (6 nights).
This trip gives "family vacation" a whole new meaning. Immerse yourself in Irish history on this once-in-a-lifetime 6, 7, or 8-night vacation package! Learn all about your own heritage during a private consultation with a genealogist, then follow the footsteps of your ancestors as you journey through the Emerald Isle.
Enjoy a hotel stay in Dublin, Join Onward Leaders and Child & Family Agency (CFA) for a fun filled night at Saltwater Farm Vineyard! June 26, 6pm-9pm.Mingle with friends and locals while you sip your favorite wine, sample a local craft beer, and enjoy music by the Marcy Kelly Quartet while learning about CFA. Enjoy a grown up mac & cheese bar, h'ordeuvres, and sweets provided by A Thyme to Cook. Proceeds from this event will benefit Child & Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut. For more information on CFA and it's programs, please The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut has awarded $10,000 to assist with the planned merger of The Arc Quinebaug Valley and The Arc New London County, forming The Arc Eastern Connecticut as of July 1. Through the Millard R. York Fund, the grant will help offset the cost of conducting the necessary due diligence and consolidation of accounts, property, and vehicles in an agency that will now support over 800 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families throughout Norwich, Conn. — On Thursday, May 23, Three Rivers Community College held the fifty-third Nursing Pinning Ceremony. During the ceremony, 34 nursing students of the Class of Spring 2019 received their nursing pin, marking the completion of their nursing degree and serving as a symbol of their readiness to be compassionate professional caregivers.
Faculty and administration spoke to the students, admiring the hard work and determination that brought them to this point. Their class advisor, Assistant Waterford – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has been selected to participate in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s new Housing Our Workforce Program, which offers down-payment assistance to eligible homebuyers in eastern Connecticut.
The unique $2 million program was launched earlier this year and will provide local homebuyers earning up to 120 percent of the area median income with down-payment assistance on their owner-occupied primary residences. The program offers a Starting Thursday, May 23
A testament to the immense complexity of nature, The Biggest Little Farm follows two dreamers and a dog on an odyssey to bring harmony to both their lives and the land.
When the barking of their beloved dog Todd leads to an eviction notice from their tiny LA apartment, John and Molly Chester make a choice that takes them out of the city and onto 200 acres in the foothills of Ventura County, naively endeavoring to build one of the most diverse farms of its kind in complete Andover, CT – On Saturday, June 1, Channel 3 Kids Camp will hold its 2nd annual Fun by the Fire fundraising event. This unique, adults-only celebration will be presented by Highland Park Market. The event will take place at the Channel 3 Kids Camp, 73 Times Farm Road, Andover, CT and will feature food and drinks from some of Connecticut’s top chefs and restaurants.
Beginning at 6:00 p.m., guests will enjoy live music by The Cartells, flowerpot drawings, balloon chances, carnival games with a twist, This Op Ed appeared in The Day on May 17, 2019.
By The Day Editorial Board
The Mashantucket Pequots are a proud people with a history filled with challenges. They have a reason to be particularly proud today because the leader who is directing them through today’s challenges, Rodney Butler, will be recognized tonight by the chamber of commerce and the community it represents as citizen of the year.
The recipient of the 69th Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Citizen of the Year Award is a
Note: this article was originally published on May 14, 2019 by The Day.New London, CT – The nonprofit Veterans Equine Therapeutic Services is partnering with RD86 Space to pilot an educational program called the Cowboy Kitchen that trains local veterans interested in culinary arts.
Veterans will pair up with local chefs to execute five events this summer at the Horses Healing Humans Farm in North Stonington. Vets will learn a variety of skills allowing them to support this program, which brings exposure
> Click here to learn more. Students would receive hands-on training and experience working on construction of Killingly Energy Center
Killingly, CT – Local students would receive hands-on training and experience working on the construction of the proposed Killingly Energy Center through a new partnership between NTE Energy, H.H. Ellis Technical High School and the Greater Hartford-New Britain Building and Construction Trades Council.
The program would be available to students who have demonstrated readiness to benefit from the
Marine Maker Day Returns June 8
Groton, CT – Ignite, a program of Thames River Innovation Place, is pleased to announce the return of its Marine Maker Day, an exploration of marine technology for students in grades 7 through 10. The full-day program will take place on Saturday, June 8th from 9 am - 4 pm at Project Oceanology in Groton. The registration fee of $45 includes an outing on a research vessel, Arduino kit and lunch. Scholarships are available. For more information and to register, visit Groton, CT – Barb Curto of Mystic, CT, Assistant Vice President, Marketing Manager; Sara Lundy of Oakdale, CT, Risk and Compliance Specialist; and Marielle Winkelman of Ledyard, CT, Assistant Secretary, Customer Solutions Manager of the Bank’s Waterford branch, recently graduated from the Connecticut Bankers Association’s Connecticut School of Finance and Management (CSFM).
“Chelsea Groton believes in encouraging our employees to continually learn and develop themselves, so we offer a wide range of Mystic, CT – Aptly on Mother’s Day, Mystic Aquarium, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, and one of the nation’s leading aquariums, announced a partnership with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London. In ‘seal-abration’ of the impending arrival of a harbor seal pup to Pearl, Mystic Aquarium will award a complimentary one-year family membership to the parents of the first baby born at L+M Hospital, closest to the time of Pearl’s pup.
“This is Pearl’s first pregnancy and we are thrilled to Three Rivers Community College is pleased to announce that its 54th commencement will be held on Wednesday, May 22 at 5:00 p.m. Approximately 560 students will be awarded degrees and certificates.
The valedictorian of the class is Michelle Reynolds of Ledyard who is receiving an associate in science degree in Graphic Arts. Reynolds will present the student address and receive the Medallion for Academic Excellence. William Stanley, Vice President of Development and Community Relations for L+M Hospital/Yale In this age where digital advertising is king, businesses owe it to themselves to become familiar with Google Ads and other Google products and consider what fits within their overall digital ad strategy.
Digital media specialist Ron Wertz of Miranda Creative will discuss how Google Ads allow you to digitally serve your product/service to targeted users while they search the internet for what you offer. You’ll receive an overview of the concept, learn about types of ad campaigns, terminology, keywords and 100 Volunteers in New London Joined More than 1,000 Volunteers Across Connecticut
New London, CT – On Saturday, May 4th, 100 local Comcast NBCUniversal employees and their families, friends and community partners came out to “make change happen” as they improved the Harbor Elementary School as part of the 18th annual Comcast Cares Day.
During April and May, more than 1,000 Connecticut volunteers took part in a number of initiatives that included blood drives, spring-cleaning projects, an Mystic, CT – In honor of all the extraordinary Moms, Mystic Aquarium is proud to announce the return of the Mother’s Day Weekend BOGO. Moms receive free general admission on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 with the purchase of one full-price admission ticket by mentioning the Mother’s Day BOGO offer at the Mystic Aquarium’s front gate.
Whether it’s the exquisite sea life of Mystic Aquarium’s Main Gallery, the excitement of Jurassic Giants, the thrill of the new augmented reality exhibit, Arctic
> Click here to learn more. Stonington, CT – The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is offering free adaptive sailing for people with disabilities on Saturday, May 18. This event is free and open to the public, but spots are limited, and advanced registration is required. Registration is available online at nessf.org/events. No prior sailing experience is necessary, NESS will provide a lifejacket, sailing equipment, and a captain.
NESS’s Assistant Sailing Director Kali Cika is leading the adaptive sailing program at
> Click here to learn more. NESS Recognizes Young Artists from Across CTStonington, CT – New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) announced this year’s winning artists for the statewide calendar drawing contest entitled “Long Island Sound and Its Watershed: What It Means to Me.” The annual drawing contest is open to all Connecticut students currently in Grades K-6. Ilana Gilbert of the Cloonan Middle School in Stamford was named the overall winner. Her artwork will be featured on the cover of next year’s calendar.
NESS’s Sponsored by R.B. Kent & Son, Inc.
How important is it to have a business plan? Do you know what a SWOT analysis is? Can the two be connected? With a representative of the Small Business Administration, you will learn the importance of both, what they are used for, what information they should contain, and what they say about your business.
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340 Reserve your spot: REGISTER NOW Click here to learn more and book now. Business Plan Clinic: 10-Part Series: Pre-ApplicationMay 14th, 20195:30 PM - 8:30 PMWhat You'll Gain:A dynamic 10-session course taught by industry experts with an online learning componentA solid understanding of business-building fundamentalsA detailed business plan based on your goals for moving your business forwardCost: $300.00
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of business building fundamentals and emerge from this class with a solid blueprint firmly in hand. Give your business concept Whether in everyday life or in work situations, the ability to recognize life-threatening emergencies and provide high-quality CPR can save someone’s life. These skills and more can be learned in the American Heart Association Basic Life Support course offered at Three Rivers Community College on May 13.
The 4-hour course includes CPR as well as basic life support. It teaches both single-rescuer and team basic support skills for application in both prehospital and in-facility environments, with a focus 5th Annual InFusion: : Where Literary Traditions Traverse
at Expressiones Cultural Center, New London
May 3, 2019, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Join us for the fifth annual InFusion: Where Literary Traditions Traverse featuring Hartford Poet Laureate Frederick-Douglass Knowles and The Jeff Robinson Jazz Trio. They will read and perform at Expressiones Cultural Center in New London on Friday, May 3, 2019 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. This free event is presented by Three Rivers Community College Community Involvement & Chelsea Groton Bank Credits Community Reinvestment and Relationships for Financial Success at Annual Meeting
New Initiatives Help Customers Achieve Dreams While Generating Record-Breaking Earnings in 2018
Groton, CT – Chelsea Groton Bank recently reported impressive financial, educational, technical and community-based accomplishments at its 164th Annual Meeting on Monday, April 22nd at the Mystic Marriott in Groton, CT during which, President and CEO Michael Rauh presented the Bank’s 2018 results to
Wireless Zone®, an authorized retailer of Verizon Wireless, just recently celebrated 30 years at the most magical place on earth, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Our local 7 stores, Groton, New London, Killingly, North Windham, Putnam, Glastonbury, and Westerly were lucky to be apart of the celebration alongside of other franchisees, managers, field members, and corporate staff to share best practices, learn from break-out sessions and keynote speakers.
The Groton & New
Ivo H. Daalder, Chicago Council on Global Affairs, and James M. Lindsay, Council on Foreign Relations, present “America’s Abdication of Global Leadership”
Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on May 2 at the First Congregational Church, Old Lyme
$20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members, educators and studentsWaterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced that Ivo H. Daalder and James M. Lindsay are to speak on “America’s
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Note: this article was originally published on April 18 in The Dolphin. Slight editorial adjustments have been made.Groton, CT – Participants of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT's Leadership Program Class of 2020 toured military bases in the southeastern Connecticut area for the seventh annual Military Affairs session on April 11.
Military Affairs Day gives military leaders in the area the opportunity to explain and demonstrate the important part the armed services plays in the economic and Juggling the demands of tasks and time as a small business owner can be frustrating and stressful. This workshop with SCORE mentor Eric Munro will look at the way we use the hours in a day to become more productive and manage time better. Learn skills to improve productivity (and perhaps lower your blood pressure!).
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Time: 6:00 to 7:30 PM Location: The Mystic & Noank Library, 40 Library Street, Mystic, CT 06355 How to register: REGISTER NOW Reliance Health announced last week that after nearly 41 years Chief Executive Officer, David Burnett, will retire by the end of this year. The agency’s Board of Directors will announce a successor in the coming months.
Burnett has been with Reliance Health since 1978 when the nonprofit mental health agency was known as The Leisure Center. At that time, Burnett served as the agency’s only employee, running day to day operations and providing support to people who had been discharged from Norwich Hospital. Group tour November 4-12, 2019 offers insight and relaxation
Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT invites the region’s residents on a guided group tour of Costa Rica from November 4 through 12, 2019, originating from Bradley International Airport. Rates and booking information are available at ChamberECT.com/costarica or (860) 701-9113. Travelers can save $100 per person by taking advantage of early bird booking rates before May 3.
Organized by Collette Travel, this trip is not to be Strategic planning, team building and earning clients’ trust support design-builder’s growth
In 2018, Pat Munger Construction Co. Inc. completed $50 million worth of construction projects, marking the largest revenue volume in the company’s 50-year history. The banner year did not materialize entirely by chance. The Branford, Conn.-based company had been executing a strategic plan to grow its core business—low-rise metal building construction, repair and interior fit-out—when demand for construction
> Learn more here Superior Ranking Reflects Credit Union’s Strong Financial Condition Waterford, CT – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has earned the top 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial Inc. for its superior financial performance during 2018, which indicates that Charter Oak remains one of the strongest financial institutions in the nation.
“We’re proud to receive this top rating from BauerFinancial for our past year's financial performance because it represents an independent confirmation of our overall financial Bank Earns "Best of Bauer Bank" DesignationGroton, CT – BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, recently awarded Chelsea Groton Bank with Bauer’s highest 5-Star rating for financial strength and stability. The Bank has now maintained that top rating for 100 consecutive quarters. Earning a 5-Star rating indicates Chelsea Groton excels in the areas of capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality and much more. Earning and maintaining this top rating continuously for over 25 years gives
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Eastern CT – A coalition of eastern CT tourism and hospitality industry partners, led by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT, will host an industry “Fam Tour” (familiarization tour) of regional arts, cultural, and tourism attractions on Monday, April 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Registration is open at ChamberECT.com/famtour or (860) 701-9113.
Produced in partnership Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT has announced that it will hold a Business Luncheon with Governor Ned Lamont on Thursday, April 25th, 2019, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Port ‘n Starboard at Ocean Beach Park in New London (98 Neptune Avenue), sponsored by the Waterford Hotel Group and Foxwoods Resort Casino. Tickets are available for purchase at ChamberECT.com/events or (860) 701-9113.
The Chamber invites the region’s business community and residents to join in for an informative update as SCORE Southeastern Connecticut Presents: “Fundamentals of Starting or Growing Your Business, #5: Show Me the Money!”
The Concluding Session of the NEW Free Small Business Workshop Series, Sponsored by Northstar Wealth Partners, Old Saybrook office
The concluding workshop in the Fundamentals of Starting or Growing a Business five-session series covers start-up and operating costs and essential financial planning and tools. Topics include estimating real costs (direct & indirect), accounting for The Bank Proudly Offers Several Lending Options for the First Time Homebuyer
Groton, CT – Chelsea Groton was selected to once again participate in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s (FHLBB) Equity Builder Program. Through this program, Chelsea Groton is able to work with first-time homebuyers to receive up to $15,000 in down payment assistance.
“Chelsea Groton has always been committed to meeting customers where they are and exploring all possible financing options to help them achieve their NESS Recognized for Outstanding Work in Eastern CT
Stonington, CT – At its Annual Meeting on March 27, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut named the New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) "Nonprofit of the Year." This award recognizes the organization the provides a valued service with a physical presence in eastern CT.
The Chamber's Annual Meeting had over 230 people in attendance, celebrated the Chamber's impact this past year, and featured the presentation of its regional Groton, CT – The Chelsea Groton Foundation will be accepting applications for the spring grant cycle through the Foundation’s online application portal until Friday, April 19, 2019. Local and regional charitable organizations in the areas of Animal Welfare, Arts and Culture, Economic Development, Education, Environment, Health and Human Services, Housing, and Youth Activities, should visit www.chelseagroton.com/CGFoundation to access the online application portal and more details on specific Groton, CT – Maria Grenier of Scotland, CT, recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as Assistant Treasurer, Deposit Operations Manager. In this role, Maria will oversee tasks and responsibilities assigned to the Deposit Operations Department.
Prior to joining Chelsea Groton, Maria was the Assistant Operations Manager at Savings Institute Bank & Trust, where she oversaw deposit operations, electronic banking and the Customer Service Center.
“Maria has experience in several roles in banking, including as Session Four of the NEW Free Small Business Workshop Series, Sponsored by Northstar Wealth Partners, Old Saybrook office
The fourth workshop in the Fundamentals of Starting or Growing a Business five-session series discusses where and how you will sell your product or service – the channels to use, selling tactics, how to take the fear out of selling, and the right sales cycle for your business. We’ll also cover digital sales tools and social media strategy. Attend all five sessions (strongly
> Click here to learn more. Brian A. Orenstein Joins Boston Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council Waterford, CT – Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s President and Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s First District Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council.
“I'm truly honored to join the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s advisory council and hear the perspectives of community bankers and credit union officials from across New England,” said Nancy D. Butler, CFP®, CDFA™ CLTC®, Owner of Above All Else, Success in Life and Business®, has once again been appointed a Delegate to The United Nations for The Commission on The Status of Women. Nancy attended CSW63 at The UN building in New York city in March 2019.
In March of 2018, Nancy was honored to be a Delegate to The United Nations for the 62nd Commission on The Status of Women (CSW62).
Her recommendation was submitted by Soroptimist International (SI), a world-wide women’s organization Norwich, CT –Three Rivers Community College Director of Student Activities Alycia Ziegler recently established The Blanche Berté Illenberg Memorial Scholarship in honor of her grandmother. Alycia explained that although her grandmother had only a high school diploma, she always advocated for education and continuously supported Alycia along her own educational journey. This new scholarship will be managed by the Three Rivers College Foundation.
Blanche Berté Illenberg spent her entire life giving to Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation has announced the distribution of $120,000 to 37 eastern CT non-profits that will improve the quality of life for thousands of children in the region.
This year’s disbursement reflects the highest-ever amount distributed by the Foundation and marks a twelve percent increase over the 2018 grant disbursement.
The Foundation raised funds throughout 2018 with fundraisers including the 7th Annual Bowl-a-Thon at High Rollers Luxury Lanes at Foxwoods Mystic, CT – Students, staff, and community volunteers at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) are excited to create a native plant teaching meadow at Coogan Farm this spring and summer with funds from the Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program administered by Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes. Everyone, but especially children, will learn about native plants that have grown in this area since pre-colonial times, while getting a close-up view of butterflies, songbirds and other
Stephen M Walt, Harvard Kennedy School, presents “America’s Foreign Policy Elite and the Decline of U.S. Primacy”
Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on April 11 at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme
$20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members and studentsWaterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Stephen Walt is to speak on “America’s Foreign Policy Elite and the Decline of U.S. Primacy” at 6:00 p.m. on Mystic, CT – Plastic pollution is one of the hottest topics in news today. Consumers are flooded with information from daunting statistics to collective action campaigns and proposed regulation. Mystic Aquarium is doing its part to help turn the tide with the upcoming opening of its new Plastic Free Seas on Saturday, April 6, 2019.
“We are excited to announce our upcoming exhibit entitled, Plastic Free Seas,” said Katie Cubina, Senior Vice President, Mission Programs for Mystic Aquarium. “Plastic
> Click here to learn more. Groton, CT – Over 250 area high school students and teachers convened in the Crozier Williams Student Center at Connecticut College on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 for the 13th Annual Money Madness seminar presented by Chelsea Groton Bank. Nine area schools participated in the day: Academy of the Holy Family, Griswold Alternative School, Ledyard High School, Lyman Memorial High School, Marine Science Magnet High School, Montville High School, Norwich Free Academy, Wheeler High School and Waterford High
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> Click here to learn more. Norwich, CT – Three Rivers Community College is pleased to announce that Frederick-Douglass Knowles II, Hartford Poet Laureate and associate professor at Three Rivers, will be the keynote speaker at the College’s fifty-fourth commencement ceremony, which will take place on Wednesday, May 22 at 5 p.m. outdoors on the campus green.
“Frederick-Douglass’s community activism, appointment as Hartford’s inaugural poet laureate, and close ties to Norwich made him a natural choice for Commencement Speaker,” said Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston Program Assists With Down Payment, Closing CostsWaterford, CT – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has been selected to participate in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s Equity Builder Program, which assists local homebuyers with down payment and closing costs.
The $3.6 million program provides grants to financial institutions to assist households at or below 80 percent of the area median income. Eligible borrowers receive up to $15,000 in assistance on a first-come, Comcast Business Now Offers New Video Service to Bars, Restaurants, Hotels, Gyms and More
Features Like Voice Control and Sports App Ideally Suited for Public Viewing Events Arrive in Time for NCAA Basketball Tournament
Comcast Business announced the company’s award-winning X1 video platform is now available to the millions of bars, restaurants, hotels, gyms and other businesses across Comcast’s footprint. X1 for Business includes easier search and navigation, voice control and a picture-in-picture, SCORE Southeastern Connecticut Presents: “Fundamentals of Starting or Growing Your Business, #2: Customer and Competition”
Session Two of the NEW Free Small Business Workshop Series, Sponsored by Northstar Wealth Partners, Old Saybrook office
The second workshop in the Fundamentals of Starting or Growing a Business five-session series covers vision statements, target customers, and trends that impact your market & product/service development. We’ll discuss competition (direct & indirect), and we'll ‘Marine Madness Terny’ Social Media Bracket Highlights 64 Species
Mystic, CT – Even the most casual of fan gets excited for tournament basketball in March and Mystic Aquarium is no exception. In celebration, Connecticut’s iconic attraction is offering a sweet deal to visitors throughout the duration of the tournament. Guests buying tickets online at MysticAquarium.org will save 16% of all admission categories.
Guests won’t find wildcats, bulldogs, tigers or golden gophers while enjoying Mystic
> Click here to learn more. Norwich, CT – Three Rivers Community College invites high school seniors and their families to Senior Night. This event is an opportunity to learn more about Three Rivers and its available programs and resources. Senior Night will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. It is free and open to the public, but attendees are asked to RSVP at www.timecenter.com/trcc.
The evening features speakers from a variety of departments. Financial aid will demystify the FAFSA process and discuss ways to pay for Thursday, March 21, 2019
2 p.m. Eastern Time; 1 p.m. Central Time; 12 p.m. Mountain Time; 11 a.m. Arizona;
11 a.m. Pacific Time; 10 a.m. Alaska; 9 a.m. Hawaii
This free 120-minute webinar is open to all.
Identifying types of relief available to taxpayers in a disaster areaCalculating disaster area casualty lossesDocumenting disaster area casualty lossesObtaining information about federally declared disaster areasLearning about IRS Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief ProgramPlus a live Q &
> Click here to learn more. New London, CT – Registration for The Light House’s Autism Education Conference on May 3rd at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum is now open. Now in its 13th year, AEC continues to bring in dynamic speakers with fresh perspectives, valuable insights, and practical strategies to our region. As the only autism focused conference in Eastern Connecticut, AEC gives educators, parents, caregivers and service providers the opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field.
This year’s AEC will feature a new
> Click to learn more. Farmington, CT – ConnectiCare, one of Connecticut’s leading health plans for more than 35 years, received two awards at the 13th Annual Stevie® Awards, held in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 22, 2019.
ConnectiCare’s member services call center took home a bronze award for Contact Center of the Year (Up to 100 Seats) - Financial Services Industries. The member services management team received a silver award for Customer Service Management Team of the Year. More than 2,700 nominations from organizations SCORE Southeastern Connecticut Presents: “Fundamentals of Starting or Growing Your Business, #1: What's the Big Idea?”
Session One of the NEW Free Small Business Workshop Series Sponsored by Northstar Wealth Partners, Old Saybrook office
The first workshop in the Fundamentals of Starting or Growing a Business five-session series explores the feasibility of your product/service idea, how it can become a business, who your customers and competitors are, your vision, strengths, and more. You'll learn Chelsea Groton Bank Names Regan Nichols, AVP, Customer Solutions Manager in Groton; Rebecca Magner, AS, Customer Solutions Manager in PawcatuckGroton, CT – Regan Nichols of Westerly, RI, has been named Customer Solutions Manager of Chelsea Groton Bank’s Groton branch, and Rebecca Magner, also of Westerly, RI, has been named Customer Solutions Manager of the Bank’s Pawcatuck branch.
“Both Regan and Rebecca are passionate about getting to know their customers and helping customers and members of their Norwich, CT – The Jordan Porco Foundation will honor Rhonda Spaziani, instructor and former Director of Student Programs at Three Rivers Community College, with the Janice Fletcher Memorial Award.
This award was created to recognize a Fresh Check Day coordinator who embodies the same spirit and commitment of Janice Fletcher, the former Director of Counseling at Lasell College, who passed away last July. Spaziani will receive this award at the eighth annual Jordan's Journey Gala on March 23, 2019 at the Stonington, CT – New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is looking for young artists to participate in a drawing contest for a calendar entitled "Long Island Sound and Its Watershed: What It Means to Me." The contest is designed to engage youth in environmental stewardship and watershed conservation and is open to all Connecticut students currently in grades K-6. A panel of judges will choose two first place and two honorable mention winners from each grade as this year's award recipients. Their On-Site Interviews Available March 21 & 23
Mystic, CT – With the warmer months fast approaching, Mystic Aquarium is hosting its annual career fair with immediate on-site interviews available on Thursday, March 21 and Saturday, March 23. A wide-array of great seasonal part-time positions are available.
WHEN:
Thursday, March 21, 3:30pm- 5:30pm
Saturday, March 23, 10am-2pm
WHERE:
Mystic Aquarium, 55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355
Mystic Aquarium seeks enthusiastic, team-oriented individuals
Wednesday, April 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Norwich, CT – Three Rivers Community College will be hosting Vets Connect, its annual veterans resource fair, a one-stop resource for jobs, education, health services, networking and more. This year the fair will include 40 organizations and 20 yellow-ribbon colleges. Vets Connect will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Three Rivers Community College’s Multi-Purpose Room, and the expanded education resources will be nearby in the
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> Learn more and RSVP. Mystic, CT – Mystic Aquarium formally dedicated the Milne Ocean Science and Conservation Center and officially opened the center for operation. The striking new state-of-the-art facility is a statement of the work that is progressing at Mystic Aquarium every day.
“This is a $10 million investment in ocean science and conservation,” said Dr. Stephen M. Coan, President & CEO. “It is a place where the mission of Mystic Aquarium will thrive.”
Inside the 18,000-square foot building are digital learning Local Treasures Series: The Mohegan Tribe~25 Years Since Federal Recognition, with Mark BrownWednesday, March 6 at 6pmJoin us for an evening with Mark Brown, the only member of the Mohegan Tribe who has served on its Tribal Council continuously since 1995, in conversation with community leader Bill Stanley (Yale-New Haven L+M Hospital). How has the Mohegan Tribe’s growth contributed to our local and state economy, as well as the Tribe’s health and welfare? What does it mean to be a sovereign nation? What
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The Fundamentals of Starting or Growing a Business, a five-session business planning workshop series led by Anne Driscoll, Eric Munro and Arlene Saffron, is for individuals who are considering starting a business or current business owners looking for insights and inspiration for growing their business. The interactive sessions give participants the opportunity to learn from SCORE Mentors and other entrepreneurs. The workshops
> Click here to learn more. How important is it to have a business plan? Do you know what a SWOT analysis is? Can the two be connected? With Economic Development Specialist Tanisha Baptiste of the Small Business Administration, you will learn the importance of both, what they are used for, what information they should contain, and what they say about your business.
Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT 06498 Reserve your spot: REGISTER NOW Waterford, CT – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union is the Number 1 residential mortgage lender in eastern Connecticut for the ninth consecutive year, originating nearly 800 mortgages in New London and Windham counties combined during 2018 with a total value in excess of $97 million.
Since 2010, when Charter Oak first became the top residential lender in eastern Connecticut, the credit union has originated 9,157 mortgages in both counties combined with a total value of nearly $1.2 billion, based on annual
Garbini Education and Career Consulting recently celebrated its fifth year in business in January.
Since 2014, owner Scott Garbini has worked with countless families, both domestic and foreign-born, helping to navigate the complicated college search and selection process; providing valuable life and executive functioning skills to young adults; and guiding recent graduates through the early-stage career and job search process.
As of press, Garbini Education and Career Consulting has coached many
Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on March 12 at Crozier Williams Student Center, Connecticut College
$20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members and studentsWaterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced that CJ Chivers is to speak on “Americans in Combat in Afghanistan and Iraq” at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Crozier Williams Student Center Building, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320. (MAP
> Click here to learn more. Reliance Health will be providing CCAR Recovery Coach Academy© for community members this May.
Recognized nationally as the original and leading recovery offering of its kind, CCAR Recovery Coach Academy© is an innovative new approach to healing people's lives that is unlike any other training. It offers participants the once-in-a-lifetime experience to gain new knowledge, be challenged, and reap valuable rewards, providing the essential learning, tools, and resources needed to become an effective recovery
Essex, CT – The Connecticut Spring Boat Show will be held Friday, May 3 - Sunday, May 5 at Essex Island Marina, a Safe Harbor Marina, 11 Ferry Street, Essex, CT. The show is a production of WindCheck Magazine and is sponsored by Essex Island Marina, Yacht Brokers Association of America, Essex Boat Works, Essex Steam Train and Riverboat and YachtWorld. 100% of attendee gate proceeds will go to Sails Up 4 Cancer, last year over $10,000 was raised for the organization.
"Boaters from all over New England A debate is scheduled for February 20 before the Special Election for a Representative to the 39th district, moderated by a member of the League of Women Voters, Southeastern Connecticut. A journalist from The Day will ask the candidates questions.
Please join us for this important debate and learn about the candidates interested in serving our Representative.
Debate starts at 6:15, at the New London Science magnet School in New London. In case of snow, and a snow day is called, the Debate will be Three Rivers has a variety of special events planned to celebrate Black History Month. Join us for a book signing and reading by prominent Norwich author, Lottie Scott, and a poetry reading and signing by Hartford’s first poet laureate and Three Rivers Professor, Frederick Douglas Knowles II. Sanofka Education and Leadership, Inc. and Three Rivers are hosting an artistic production of Black History Month followed by an awards ceremony that honors six local women who make a difference in the lives African Groton, CT – Kristin Zummo recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as AVP, Learning & Development Manager. In this role, Kristin is responsible for overseeing training and development for all team members at the Bank.
Prior to joining Chelsea Groton, Kristin spent over seven years in training and development, including five years at Electric Boat where she led company-wide talent, curriculum and leadership development. She also supported employee development through assessment, individual planning, and Dance into summer with Eastern Connecticut Ballet’s Summer Programs for ages 3 ½ through pre-professional and adults. The school for classical ballet training offers many different programs at its East Lyme studio in July and August with options of participating in a single or multi-week program.
Students will receive superior training with preeminent resident faculty Gloria Govrin (Artistic Director and former New York City Ballet soloist) and Damara Bennett (Director of Programming, former San
March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month! Please join us to learn more about expanded legalized gambling in Connecticut and the impact it can have on your community. Hear directly from people in treatment who want to share their impactful stories with you.
Free and open to all community members, this event will discuss the programs and services offered by the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling as well as other resources available for people affected by problem gambling including
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Three Rivers Community College is excited to announce that Professor of Engineering Science Mark Vesligaj has been awarded a Fulbright International Education Administrators Seminar award to Russia. The Fulbright Program aims to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries and is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government. Fulbright alumni include Nobel Laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, MacArthur Small business owners not only have to manage their business every day, they also have to sell. In this workshop with Jim Jackson of the CT Small Business Development Center, learn the principles and details of a successful consultative selling process based on actual field experience, including the five cardinal rules of selling, keeping score and closing the sale, qualifying prospects, and more.
This workshop is the second in a three-part series dedicated to Finding Relevant Prospects to Develop NESS Recognized for Outreach and Inclusion Stonington, CT – New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) received the Jim Kilroy Outreach and Inclusion Award for its 2018 achievements. US Sailing is the governing body for the sport of sailing in the United States, and its Community Sailing Committee promotes and supports community sailing across the country. US Sailing's Community Sailing awards recognize organizations and individuals who are committed to promoting public access to sailing. The award was
> Click to learn more. Mystic, CT – Mystic Aquarium has announced the promotion of Dr. Allison D. Tuttle to Senior Vice President of Animal Care. Dr. Tuttle has served in a variety of roles at the Aquarium including as Chief Veterinarian and most recently as Vice President of Biological Programs.
In her new role as Senior Vice President, Dr. Tuttle will assume lead responsibility for all aspects of animal husbandry, veterinary medicine, water quality and dive safety. She will also have responsibility for assisting in
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> Click here to learn more. Three Rivers Community College is offering a variety of non-credit training courses for those interested in expanding their skills or changing career paths. Registration is still open on the 10 courses below. Whether a person has the goal of learning new skills, reinventing their career, or personal enrichment, taking a non-credit course will fit their needs.
Allied Health courses in some of the fastest growing careers in Connecticut Medical Billing and Coding ProgramInternational Classification of
Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on February 20 at Crozier Williams Student Center, Connecticut College$20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members and studentsWaterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Carl Zimmer is to speak on “The Deep History of Global Affairs” at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Crozier Williams Student Center Building, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320. > Click to learn more. Norwich—Three Rivers Community College is pleased to announce that it has earned the Bronze 2019-2020 Military Friendly® School designation. Each year, the prestigious list of Military Friendly® Schools is provided to service members, veterans and their families, helping them select the best college to receive the education and training needed to pursue a civilian career.
To earn the Bronze Military Friendly® School designation, Three Rivers met thresholds for Student Retention, Graduation, Job Placement,
Discounted registration begins on February 1st for summer camp 2019 at Fearless Flyers Academy! Your kids will have the time of their lives! Camp is open to the General Public. ALL KIDS ages 6 - 15 are welcome! Absolutely no experience is necessary! Reservations are required, please make your reservations as soon as possible as anticipate filling-up. Regular registration begins April 1st!
Summer camp begins at 8am and ends at 2:30pm each day (aftercare is available until 5pm upon request)
At In 2017, the Rose Arts Festival was re-launched, inspired by the festival’s passionate history, along with the belief that creativity can invigorate and empower a community.
Rose Arts is a call to the community to celebrate Norwich today and tomorrow. Thousands band together in the form of patrons, partners, and volunteers to answer the call, and the beloved festival has returned, full of love, ready to grow.
Like you, we are looking for strategic partners to help us reach our goals. This is a unique Groton, CT – Chelsea Groton Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of 13 employees following a Board of Trustees meeting.
“Chelsea Groton Bank has been successful for 165 years because of the hard-working team of people we have here,” said Michael Rauh, President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank. “Each of the employees earning a promotion exhibits the traits and behaviours we value and has shown a high level of dedication to their job and the communities we serve. Congratulations to these Maria Miranda, Creative Director of Miranda Creative, presents an interactive and engaging workshop offering Facebook specific tips and techniques at the intermediate to advanced level. Learn social media best practices, how to use audience platforms, proven tips for increased engagement, and more. There will be time for Q&A.
Date: Thursday, February 21, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM ESTLocation: Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT 06498 How to register: REGISTER NOW Sailing, marine science, and adventure sports camp for kids 4-17Stonington, CT – New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) will open registration for their 2019 Summer Camp on Friday, February 1, 2019. NESS summer programs run Mondays through Fridays for 10 weeks (June 24 - August 30). The half-day and full-day programs are open to students from ages 4-17 and located in Stonington, CT.
NESS, a nationally-recognized and award-winning ocean adventure STEM education nonprofit, provides students of all Combined Donations from Charter Oak and Its Members Benefit 345 Charities Waterford, CT – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Matching Gifts Program’s donations during 2018 reached nearly $400,000, and the combined donations from the credit union and its members were able to assist 345 charities and non-profit groups.
“The overwhelming success of our 2018 Matching Gifts Program means that nearly $400,000 in combined donations from Charter Oak and our generous members were provided to help those in need,” Part 1 of a 3-Part Series on Finding Relevant Prospects to Develop Business with the Right Customers
Meeting people at seminars, visits to the mall, social gatherings, etc. is the most effective and lowest cost advertising you can do. If you aren’t maximizing these opportunities because you don’t know how to go about networking, this workshop is for you! Jim Jackson of the Connecticut Small Business Development Center presents guidelines for effective networking, and an opportunity for participants to Groton, CT – BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, is pleased to announce that Chelsea Groton Bank has once again been awarded its highest 5-Star rating for financial strength and stability. Earning a 5-Star rating indicates this bank excels in areas of capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality and much more. Earning and maintaining this top rating for 99 consecutive quarters makes its status indisputable as one of the Top 10% of banks in the nation in terms of its strength. This Norwich, CT – After a multi-year process, Three Rivers has completed an LED lighting upgrade throughout the campus and was awarded $95,018 by Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) through their Lighting Retrofit Program. Chris LaRose, Operations Manager of Norwich Public Utilities, presented the check to Mary Ellen Jukoski, President of Three Rivers Community College.
The cost of the lighting upgrade was $271,480 and, with the NPU’s $95,018 rebate, 35% of the cost was covered. With the new energy efficient Money raised will help the local and national Coast Guard community affected by the shutdown.
New London, CT – The USCGA Alumni Association launched a $150,000 crowdfunding campaign to support U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets, local Coast Guard personnel, and Coast Guard personnel throughout the country affected by the shutdown. Money raised will be evenly split between providing financial support to the USCG Southeastern Connecticut Chief Petty Officers Association and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, as The Light House (Lighthouse Voc-Ed Center Inc.) is pleased to announce the appointment of Will Robinson as the organization’s Director of Adult and Transition Services at the New London Community Campus.
“We’re exceptionally pleased that Will has taken on this leadership role,” said Kassidy Brown, Executive Director. “His broad knowledge in disability services coupled with years of experience working in the field make him well positioned to lead our Community Campus going forward. His passion and Learn more at www.DK-MF.org. NESS Receives Award from the Eastern Connecticut Mentoring Collaborative
New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) received an Eastern Connecticut Mentoring Collaborative (ECMC) Award for their 2018 achievements. As a part of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, ECMC promotes mentoring as a means of empowering young people by ensuring access to mentorship throughout eastern Connecticut through schools, colleges and universities, youth service bureaus, nonprofits, faith communities, Newington, CT – Federal workers affected by the government shutdown can find a helping hand for their pets at the Connecticut Humane Society’s Pet Food Pantry.
CHS will be distributing free food for cats, dogs and small critters across the state, and asking the public for assistance in boosting the available food supply.
As federal employees face tough financial dilemmas during this period, they shouldn’t have to worry about the ability to buy food for their pets as well, CHS Executive Director Gordon Groton, CT – Chelsea Groton Bank reminds customers who have been affected by the government shutdown that they may be eligible for relief in the form of fee rebates, waived fees and access to cash.
“For 165 years, we have been there to support the members of our local community, especially as they face hardships. Fundamentally, we have always strived to be accommodating to the needs of those around us. As a community bank, it feels very natural to try to provide assistance to those who need it most,” Accelerator focused on connectivity, media, and entertainment opens applications for second class in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars, is now accepting applications for its second class. Founders from around the world developing the next generation of connectivity, media and entertainment companies are encouraged to apply now through April 7 for this year’s program. The class will begin on July 15, 2019.
The accelerator is part of Waterford, CT – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has promoted Sonya Armstrong and Michael Ballirano to Assistant Vice Presidents and Regional Retail Managers of the credit union's expansive branch network in eastern Connecticut.
“Sonya and Michael have extensive experience managing some of our busiest and largest branches and that will serve them well as they take on their new responsibilities managing our regional branch system,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive New London, CT – Higher Edge is a nonprofit that guides low-income and first-generation students through enrollment, retention, and graduation from college by providing the support and resources needed for success. Students admitted into its College Access Program begin working with Higher Edge staff their senior year of high school to apply to college. Once enrolled, students transition to the organization’s Success Program. Higher Edge is currently seeking Summer 2019 paid internships for its Success
Mystic Seaport Museum to Open When This You See, Remember Me: The Photography of
Everett Scholfield and George Tingley January 19Exhibition Invites Visitors to Explore and Experience Portrait Photography of the Late 1800sMystic, CT – Mystic Seaport Museum will open its latest exhibition, When This You See, Remember Me, Saturday, January 19, 2019. The show explores advances in photographic technology and techniques in late 1800s studio photography from the perspective of both the sitter and the Wednesdays, January 30 - May 15, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Norwich, CT – Join us for fifteen free seminars on some of the biggest environmental issues challenging us today. Topics range from genetically engineer crops to the rise of plastics in the oceans and more and are taught by a range of experts in their fields. Seminars are held in room C101 at Three Rivers Community College on Wednesdays, from 6:00-8:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive promptly by 6:00 p.m.
(Note: Environmental Issues Seminar (K295) can
Cool Nights, Warm Jazz: Epitome Jazz BandFriday, January 18 at 7pm
Led by Cedric Mayfield (U.S. Coast Guard Band), this newly formed ensemble, including two other members of the U.S. Coast Guard Band, reaches into a wide range of directions and genres, performing jazz from a variety of styles. In addition to their own originally composed music, Epitome plays everything from Bach to traditional jazz, Stevie Wonder to Coldplay, James Bond to Sesame Street, and everything in between—all with their own This workshop provides business owners with tools and strategies to facilitate building, running and preserving a business. Topics include time management, attracting and retaining employees, retirement plans, key person disability and life insurance, buy-sell agreements, estate considerations and more. Learn key steps toward achieving your personal and business financial goals!
Date: Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EST Location: The Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth
> Click to learn more. Waterford, CT – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union awarded over $575,000 in annual $100 cash bonuses to its Gold Rewards members during December 2018, which is the highest amount ever paid since the unique program began nine years ago.
“Our Gold Rewards program continues to expand each year because it offers so many great benefits to our members, including our $100 cash bonus,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “It's also a wonderful way for Charter Oak to say Norwich, CT – Three Rivers Community College and Millstone Station (Dominion Nuclear Connecticut) are again offering 16 full scholarships for the Nuclear Engineering Technology Degree program. It is the only program of its kind in New England and is considered the best in the nation. Through classroom, laboratory, and simulator instruction, this program educates students in the theories underlying the safe operation of nuclear power generating stations. For students interested in beginning the program in The Light House is excited to announce the award of a $156,444 grant from the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management to The Light House’s Community Campus for the purchase of two new wheelchair accessible vans and the renovation of lighting and rooftop units.
The Nonprofit Grant Program was created in August 2013 by Governor Malloy as a way of helping nonprofit health and human service agencies ensure that their funding goes towards assisting those most in need of their services. The program has Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Norwich, CT – From registration to financial aid, testing to scheduling classes, Super Saturday offers new and current students an opportunity for one-stop enrollment for the spring semester on January 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Three Rivers Community College in the A Wing.
“We want to give students one more opportunity to take advantage of this popular way to register or enroll. Super Saturday makes this as easy as possible,” says Steve Finton, Dean of
> Learn more at www.EasternCTRealtors.com. Featuring Stephan Tieszen, Violin (ECSO Concertmaster); Thomas Green, Bass (ECSO Principal Bass); and Nicholas Tolle, Cimbalom
Note: the new concert time is 7:30pm, and the pre-concert chats will begin at 6:30pm.The next ECSO concert will feature two long-time members; Stephan Tieszen, who has been Concertmaster for 30 years, and Thomas Green, Principal Bass of the ECSO for 25 years. Thomas Green is moving out of the area and has made a tremendous impact on both the ECSO and Ledyard Public Schools where
Caroleen Sayej, Associate Professor of Government and International Relations at Connecticut College, presents 'Patriotic Ayatollahs: Nationalism in Post-Saddam Iraq'
Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on January 28 at Crozier Williams Student Center, Connecticut College$20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members and studentsWaterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Caroleen Sayej is to speak on 'Patriotic Interested in a career in the health field? Three Rivers Community College is holding an open house for Allied Health non-credit career training programs. The open house will be held Monday, January 7, from 6-7 p.m. in room F-117. Attendees can ask knowledgeable instructors about the courses and discover if it is the right training for them. Please RSVP to 860-215-9028 by Thursday, January 3, 2019. Everyone who attends the open house will be entered in a raffle to win a free online Ed2go Course.
Three Norwich, CT – On Friday, December 14, Three Rivers Community College held the fifty-second Nursing Pinning Ceremony. During the ceremony, 27 nursing students of the Class of Fall 2018 received their nursing pin, marking the completion of their nursing degree and serving as a symbol of their readiness to be compassionate professional caregivers.
Faculty and administration spoke to the students, admiring the hard work and determination that brought them to this point. Their class advisor, Assistant Back by popular demand! Join Maria Miranda and award-winning brand managers from Miranda Creative to learn how to set up an effective, content-rich LinkedIn profile, how to utilize LinkedIn for networking, promote your business to achieve engagement, recruit employees, and more.
Date: Thursday, January 17th, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ESTLocation: Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 How to register: REGISTER NOW Norwich, CT – Three Rivers Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Farinelli as its new Dean of Academics. He was selected after a national search and started on November 30.
“Rob is a natural and experienced choice to lead our academic affairs department,” said President Mary Ellen Jukoski. “He is a seasoned academic leader from the College of Southern Maryland with thirty years of experience. We are excited to have him join the Three Rivers community and carry on the collegial Amazon Wish List Established for Mystic Aquarium Animals
Mystic, CT – As part of commitment to animal care, Mystic Aquarium implements a comprehensive behavioral enrichment and training program that supports the mental and physical health and stimulation of its animals. This holiday season, Mystic Aquarium has created an exciting new way for its friends to support those efforts. The Winterfest “Giving Tree” provides a way to give back to the animals that guests have grown to know and admire at Mystic Groton, CT – The Chelsea Groton Foundation approved funding $315,663 in grants to 40 non-profit organizations from Connecticut and Rhode Island this fall. Included in this dollar amount is a $100,000 grant to NCDC for Global City Norwich, a multi-year project of revitalizing Downtown Norwich, as well as a commitment of $100,000 over the next five years to the National Coast Guard Museum Association, Inc. Chelsea Groton is the first mutual or community bank to give a major gift to the campaign for the
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Date: Monday, January 7, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340 Reserve your spot: REGISTER NOW Additional Gift is to Focus on Funding for Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Norwich, CT – The Chelsea Groton Foundation recently presented a grant donation of $100,000 to NCDC’s Global City Norwich program, to be used specifically for assisting multicultural entrepreneurs and small business owners who are interested in occupying storefront spaces in the Downtown area, or who currently own businesses and are looking to grow.
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Lighting: Switching to LED bulbs can make a noticeable difference Norwich, CT – Three Rivers Community College is excited to share that Associate Professor Frederick-Douglass Knowles II has been named Hartford’s First Poet Laureate. In this role, he will promote awareness and appreciation of poetry, spoken word, and writing in Hartford; and endeavor to instill pride in the community.
Three Rivers President Mary Ellen Jukoski congratulates Knowles on the appointment saying, “This is a wonderful honor for Professor Knowles. We take pride in his positive achievement and New London, CT – The National Coast Guard Museum Association, Inc. gratefully announces a generous pledge of $100,000 from the Chelsea Groton Foundation. This commitment is equivalent to the largest gifts in the history of the Foundation. Other recipients of $100,000 grants were Lawrence & Memorial Cancer Center and Global City Norwich. This commitment is the first major gift from a mutual or community bank to the campaign.
The multi-year commitment brings total pledges and gifts to the National Coast Norwich, CT – When Marie Parry became the president of the Three Rivers Community College Veterans Organization, she took the commitment seriously. When it came time to plan for the annual Thanksgiving drive, she really wanted to do more. Historically, the organization has donated between 20 and 50 turkeys to the Norwich Vet Center. Marie wanted to change that to donations of whole meals, and she wanted to meet the needs of the center, which was over 75 dinners. To meet a need that big, Parry needed to
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Mitchell College Welcomes Vice President of Academic Affairs
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Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation Donates $192,800 to 18 Organizations Throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut
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Charter Oak Awards $94,000 in Scholarships to 47 Students
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Community Foundation of Eastern CT Continues Equity Focus Through Grants in Four Priority Areas
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Comcast Commits to Investing $1 Billion over Next 10 Years to Reach 50 Million Low-Income Americans with Tools and Resources to Succeed in Digital World
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People's United Foundation Grant Award The Arc ECT Internet Connectivity Grant
Chelsea Groton CEO Michael Rauh Appointed to ABA Board of Directors, ABA Committees
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Summer Intern Interest Survey
Binalakshmi Nepram presents, “The Extraordinary Non-violent Peace Movement by Indigenous Women in Manipur, India''
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To Honor International Women's Day, Join the Conversation for Advancing Women’s Rights and Gender Equity in Eastern CT
ConnectiCare Centers Receive International Recognition
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SBA: Small Businesses Special PPP Application Window Through March 9
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Governor Lamont Announces Partnership With Health Equity Solutions on COVID-19 Vaccine Community Outreach
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NESS Receives $25,000 Silver-level Sponsorship For Online Experiential Learning Programs
The Chelsea Groton Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications Through Online Portal
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The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) 2021 Arts Workforce Initiative (AWI) Program
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Comcast Presents Black History Month virtual screening of Music & the Movement with panel discussion
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Mitchell College Names Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs
Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation Awards $5,000 to Support Local Libraries
North Stonington Supports The Arc Eastern Connecticut With Donation
Eversource Helps Customers Manage Energy Costs with New Usage Monitoring Tools
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SBA Launches New, Free Online Digital Learning Platform
SBA Re-Opening PPP to Small Lenders on January 15 and All Lenders on January 19
Charter Oak Awards Over $674,000 in Gold Reward Bonuses
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union Awards Grant to The Arc Eastern Connecticut
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Three Rivers College Foundation Awards Additional $250,000 in Scholarships for Spring Term to help with Pandemic difficulties
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Dominion Foundation Grant Allows The Arc ECT to Help People with IDD Stay Connected
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Thomas A. Whidden Receives America and the Sea Award
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American Job Center: Virtual Hiring Event Sept 30
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The Connecticut Office of the Arts announced the recipients of the FY21 Supporting Arts grants program
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The Arc Eastern Connecticut Receives Donation from EB Employees’ Association
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Atlantic Broadband Promotes Availability of FCC Fund to Aid Telehealth Initiatives
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Three Rivers Community College Donates PPE Supplies To Local Hospitals
ConnectiCare Provides Members with Additional Support During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Mystic Aquarium Offering Free Online Resources for Fun and Learning
Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut's Coronavirus Response Efforts
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SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Connecticut
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Pfizer Outlines Five-Point Plan to Battle COVID-19
Three Rivers Community College Professor Teri Ashton Receives Nurse’s Touch Award
Three Rivers Community College Professor Terri Ashton Receives Nurse’s Touch Award
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ConnectiCare Supports Community Organizations in CT
Charter Oak Donates Funding for Raymond Library Project
Gerson DaSilva Joins Chelsea Groton Bank As VP, Commercial Loan Officer
Ultrasound Donation Boosts CT Humane Veterinary Care
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Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Announces $1 Million Commitment from the Miranda Family Fund
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Associate Professor Frederick-Douglass Knowles II Receives Connecticut Office of The Arts: Artist Fellowship for Artistic Excellence Award in Poetry
The Gallery at Three Rivers Presents ''Glitter'' by Roy Tookes
Comcast Expands Service to Town of East Lyme, CT
Access Health CT Offers Group Health Plans That Work for Your Business
Connecticut Office of Tourism to Host Connecticut Conference on Tourism on April 29, 2020
Registration for NESS's Ocean Adventure Summer Camp Open
NESS Founder Spike Lobdell Receives US Sailing's Martin Luray Award
Charter Oak Names New Assistant VP for Business Lending
Florence Griswold Museum 11-Day Trip to Spain
Chelsea Groton Bank Accepting Summer Intern Applications Through March 13
Three Rivers Community College Named 2020-2021 Military Friendly School
Brian Pagliaro Named ConnectiCare's New Senior Vice President, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer
Charter Oak Will Award $90,000 in College Scholarships
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Atlantic Broadband Expands Its Presence in SE CT Through Acquisition of Thames Valley Communications
Chelsea Groton's Rich Balestracci Named New Leader in Banking
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Southeast CT Chapter of SCORE Actively Seeking Volunteers
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Community Foundation’s Women and Girls Fund Supports The Arc Eastern Connecticut
Charter Oak Earns Top 5-Star Rating From BauerFinancial
Charter Oak Named Best Credit Union in Commercial Record Survey
CT Humane Society announces new executive director
Full Scholarships Available for Three Rivers Community College Nuclear Engineering Technology Program
Charter Oak Awards Over $618,000 in Bonuses to Members
Charter Oak's Matching Gifts Donates $400,000 to Charities
Chelsea Groton Bank Names Renee Simao Customer Solutions Manager in Norwichtown
Women & Girls Funds Create Opportunities and Remove Barriers for Women and Girls in Eastern CT through $210,554 in 2019 Grants
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Free FAFSA Completion Workshops at Three Rivers Community College
Groton Banker Graduates From Industry’s Ivy League Program
The Power of Community and Compassion: 2019 Preston Community Fund Grants Announced
Mystic Seaport Museum and Connecticut Library Consortium Launch Partnership to Provide Free Institutional Memberships
Registration Now Open for 3-week Winter Courses that start December 26 at Three Rivers Community College
Longtime Educational Leader Chosen to Serve as Executive Director of Education at New England Science and Sailing Foundation
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Free SCORE Workshop on “Advanced Social Media: Facebook”
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Bond of Hope Gala Supporting the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of New London
Free SCORE Workshop on “Effective Small Business Time Management”
Charter Oak Earns 5-Star Rating for 1st Half of 2019
New England Science and Sailing Hosts Annual Benefit Gala
Completion of REU Program at Mystic Aquarium Sets Students Up For Future Success
“The Other End of the Stethoscope” by Marcus Engel: Lecture on the Effect of Excellent Patient Care
Free SCORE Workshop, “Instagram for Business (IG4BZ)”
Chelsea Groton Bank Credits Employees for Top Workplace Award
Lessons Learned from a Year Abroad: Teaching, Traveling, and Learning in Southeast Asia
Reliance Health Recognized as a Top Workplace
Free Energy Efficiency Fair on September 26
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Eric Galvin to Lead United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut’s 2019 Community Campaign
Liberty Bank Academy for Small Business
'The Grateful Dead Movie' at Mystic Luxury Cinemas Sept 20
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Three Rivers Community College Professor Creates Endowed Scholarship in Honor of his Father
Electric Boat’s Summer High School Intern Program (SHIP)
The Chelsea Groton Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications Through Online Portal
Nonprofit Hosts 8th Annual Youth Surfing Contest & Beach Cleanup
The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council launches new Community Partnership Program; to host three events in September
Hartford HealthCare Opens Health Center in Pawcatuck
Time for Me with Dr. Laura Munro!
Lisa Gencarelli Joins Chelsea Groton Bank Retail Lending Division
Mystic Aquarium to Broadcast Okeanos Explorer Live Feed on Campus September 7
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SeaChange-Lodestar Fund Supports The Arc Eastern Connecticut’s Merger
Plimoth Plantation to Launch Mayflower II September 7 at Mystic Seaport Museum
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Announces $725,489 in Scholarships
Charter Oak Receives 5-Star Rating for 1st Quarter
SCORE to Host Free Google Workshop
Fall Career Training Courses Available Now at Three Rivers Community College
SCORE to Host Free Workshop on “How to Start & Run a Successful Non-Profit Organization”
Southeastern CT SCORE To Host Free Two-Part Workshop on “Cost, Price and Profit”
New Drone Pilot Certificate Program Prepares Students for sUAS Pilot Certificate at Three Rivers Com
Nonprofit Hosts Second Annual Fishing Tournament
Higher Edge Welcomes New Team Members
Don’t Let Thieves Steal Your Good Time on Vacation
One-Stop Registration for Fall Semester at Super Saturday on August 10 at Three Rivers Community College
Know Your Options: Funding Types For Employer Medical Plans
LTJG Nikki Barnes Chases Olympic Dream
2019 Mohegan Wigwam Festival to be held August 17 & 18
SCORE of Southeastern Connecticut Presents Its Second Annual Networking Event, Featuring Guest Speaker Maria Miranda
Greg Curtis Joins Chelsea Groton Bank as SVP, Chief Technology Officer
Leslie McKillip Joins Chelsea Groton Bank Commercial Lending Division
Luisanna Cabrera Joins Chelsea Groton Bank as Mortgage Specialist
Energy-Efficiency as a Bottom-Line Advantage
Volunteers needed at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding in Old Lyme
Chelsea Groton Foundation Awards Over $182K in Grants to Area Organizations
Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank Foundation Awards $1,000 to The Arc Eastern Connecticut
Charter Oak AVPs Complete Executive Education Program
Information Session for the New Certified Medical Assistant, A.S., Degree Program at Three Rivers Co
Chelsea Groton Foundation Presents Scholarships to 16 Rising College Students
ConnectiCare Presents Operation Shower and Operation Recognize to Honor Military Families
Dominion Energy Foundation Awards Channel 3 Kids Camp Grant to Send Children to Camp
Charter Oak Awards $90,000 in College Scholarships
Open Your Heart and Home to an International Student with AIEP
Become a Safe, Reliable Babysitter with the ASHI Child and Babysitting Safety Course or how to save a life with the AHA Basic Life Support
Chelsea Groton Bank Celebrates 165 Years of Serving the Community
Tax Transcripts: Alternatives to Faxing and Third-Party Mailing
Charter Oak Receives Top Honors from United Way of SECT
Chelsea Groton Bank Employees Honored by Center for Financial Training
Pfizer's Former Head of Global Medical Affairs Takes a Searing Look at America’s Health Care System at La Grua Center
Pfizer Awards Community Grants in Connecticut and Rhode Island
Summer Fest at Lyman Allyn Offers Fun Activities for the Whole Family
John Banks Joins Chelsea Groton Bank as AVP, Retail Lending Operations Manager
Virtual Small Business Forum
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Aer Lingus offers Discover Your Roots package
Saltwater Farm Vineyard hosts Onward Leaders 'Putting Children First'
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Supports Merger of The Arc
Three Rivers Community College Pinning Ceremony Celebrates 34 Nursing Students
Charter Oak Selected for 'Workforce Housing' Program
New Film 'Biggest Little Farm' Plays at Mystic Luxury Cinemas Beginning May 23
Fun by the Fire at Channel 3 Kids Camp June 1 in Andover
The Day Op Ed: 'Rodney Butler: 2019 Citizen of the Year'
Regional Businesses Come Together for New Veteran Culinary Program
'Mind and Memory' at Crescent Point - Niantic May 29
NTE Energy to Partner with HH Ellis Technical High School
Ignite Announces Exploration of Marine Technology for Project Oceanology Students June 8
Three Chelsea Groton Employees Graduate from CT School of Finance and Management
Mystic Aquarium Teams Up with L+M Hospital to ‘Seal-abrate’ Impending Arrival of New Seal Pup
Three Rivers Community College to Hold Commencement May 22
Free SCORE Workshop on 'Google Ads and Products to Drive Conversions' June 5 in Niantic
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Comcast Volunteers Make Change Happen at Harbor Elementary on 18th Comcast Cares Day
Mother's Day BOGO Offer for Mystic Aquarium May 11 and 12
Norwich Tech to Host Warrior 5k, 1 Mile Fun Run June 1 in Norwich
NESS Offering Free Adaptive Sailing Lessons for People with Disabilities May 18
Rootin' Tootin' Fluke'n Showdown May 18 through Sept 28 at AW Marina
NESS Announces Winners of Statewide Drawing Contest
Free SCORE Workshop on May 22 in Groton: 'The ABCs of a Business Plan'
Special Foxwoods Offer: Book a Two-Night Unwind Package, Receive $50 Resort Credit
WBDC to Host 'Business Plan Clinic' 10-Part Series for Entrepreneurs
Learn CPR and Become Certified in Life Support at Three Rivers May 13
5th Annual InFusion May 3 in New London
Chelsea Groton Bank Reports Impressive Financial, Educational, Technical Accomplishments
Groton and New London Wireless Zones Receive Top Sales Award
SECWAC Meeting May 2: 'America's Abdication of Global Leadership'
Grand Opening of It's All About Hair Set for April 28 in New London
Leadership Program Tours Local Military Bases
Free SCORE Workshop May 15 in Mystic on 'Effective Small Business Time Management'
Reliance Health CEO David Burnett to Retire After 41 Years
Chamber Invites Region to Explore Tropical Costa Rica
Pat Munger Construction Co. Inc. Featured in Metal Construction News
Give Mom a Red Door Salon Gift Card, Receive Additional Value
Charter Oak Receives Top 5-Star Rating for 2018
Chelsea Groton Bank Earns BauerFinancial 5-Star Rating for 100 Consecutive Quarters
CT Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America to Celebrate 'Evening of Champions' May 23
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Chamber Partners to Host Tourism Industry 'Fam Tour' April 29
Chamber to Host Governor Lamont at April 25 Luncheon in New London
SCORE Workshop May 2: 'Show Me the Money!'
Chelsea Groton Bank Selected to Participate in Equity Program
Chamber Recognizes NESS as Nonprofit of the Year
Chelsea Groton Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications
Maria Grenier Joins Chelsea Groton Bank as Asst. Treasurer, Deposit Operations Manager
SCORE Workshop: 'Fundamentals of Starting or Growing Your Business: Sales and Digital Tools'
April 3 Event: Women in Maritime Careers: Amplifying Professional Stories of the Sea
Charter Oak President & CEO Appointed to Fed Advisory Council
Nancy Butler Returns for Second Year as United Nations Delegate
Three Rivers Alum Creates Endowed Scholarship in Honor of her Grandmother
Chamber Foundation Provides $120,000 to 37 Non-Profits That Benefit Local Children and Families
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center and Area Youth Create a Native Meadow
Stephen Walt, Harvard Kennedy School, Presents 'America's Foreign Policy Elite' April 25
Mystic Aquarium Announces New Plastic Pollutions Exhibit
CT Rivers Council Hosts Outstanding Leadership Award Dinner Honoring Business Leaders
Chelsea Groton Bank Hosted 13th Annual Money Madness Seminar for Over 250 Local High School Students
Register for Crime and Pun-Ishment, a 1920s Murder Mystery Experience, April 13 in Putnam
Women Contemplating Divorce: Find Support, Info, Hope at April 13 Mariani Reck Lane Workshop
Hartford Poet Laureate to Deliver Three Rivers Commencement Address May 22
Charter Oak Offers Homebuyer Assistance Program
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Comcast Makes Emmy Award-Winning X1 Platform Available to Businesses Nationwide
SCORE Workshop April 11: 'Customers and Competition'
Mystic Aquarium Celebrates College Tournament with Sweet Discount
Pre-Order Your Mystic Aquarium Specialty License Plate Today
High School Seniors Invited to Senior Night at Three Rivers Community College
IRS Webinar on March 21: Understanding Tax Relief for Disasters
Foxwoods Friends and Family Offer: 50 Percent Off Tickets for 'Réversible'
The Light House Hosts 13th Annual Autism Education Conference
Walk to End Homelessness April 28 in New London
ConnectiCare Call Center Receives International Recognition
SCORE Workshop, 'What's the Big Idea?' April 4 in Old Saybrook
Chelsea Groton Bank Promotes Two
Rhonda Spaziani of Three Rivers Community College Honored with Janice Fletcher Memorial Award
NESS Accepting Entries for Long Island Sound Drawing Contest
Mystic Aquarium to Host Staffing Fair for Seasonal Positions
Three Rivers Community College to Host Veterans Resource Fair April 10
Liberty Bank Academy for Small Business: March and April in New London
Millennials and the Future of Healthcare: March 19 in New Haven
Mystic Aquarium Opens Milne Ocean Science and Conservation Center
Mark Brown of The Mohegan Tribe to Speak at La Grua Center March 6 - 25 Years Since Federal Recognition
Second Annual S.T.E.P.S. Young Women's Leadership Day: March 23 in New London
New SCORE Workshop Series: ''Fundamentals of Starting or Growing Your Business''
Breakfast: ''What's the Deal with Retirement Communities'' March 12
SCORE Workshop: ''The ABCs of a Business Plan'' March 26 in Westbrook
Charter Oak Remains No. 1 Mortgage Lender 9 Years in a Row
Garbini Education & Career Consulting Celebrates 5 Years
Author and former US Marine Corps Officer Presents “Americans in Combat in Afghanistan and Iraq''
Girl Power Bowl-a-Thon May 5 in Groton
Reliance Health Offering CCAR Recovery Coach Training
CT Spring In-Water Boat Show May 3-5 to Benefit Sails Up 4 Cancer
39th District Representative Debate Feb 20 in New London
Three Rivers Community College Honors Black History Month with a Variety of Programs
Kristin Zummo Joins Chelsea Groton Bank As AVP, Learning & Development Manager
Dance into Summer at Eastern Connecticut Ballet
Problem Gambling Awareness Month - Community Impact Breakfast March 22
Yes Way, Rosé! Special Offer Feb 17 at Foxwoods Resort Casino
Professor Mark Vesligaj of Three Rivers Community College Receives a Fulbright Award
Free SCORE Workshop on ''Advanced Selling ''Secrets''''
NESS Receives Award from US Sailing
Tazmanian Tree Devil Offers 92-Foot Dino-Soar Lift with Lawn-Friendly Tires
Mystic Aquarium's Tuttle Named Senior VP
LEARN Presents the 3rd Annual Disability Summit March 16 at Mohegan Sun
Grow with Google February 15 in New London
Career Training Courses Starting in February and March at Three Rivers Community College
Carl Zimmer, Author and Journalist, presents 'The Deep History of Global Affairs'
Rooms at Foxwoods as Low as $69
Three Rivers Community College Named 2019-20 Military Friendly School
Discounted Registration Open for Fearless Flyers Academy Summer Camp
2019 Rose Arts Festival: Sponsor Invite
Chelsea Groton Bank Promotes 13 Employees
Free SCORE Workshop on “Advanced Social Media: Facebook'' Feb 21 in Westbrook
NESS Ocean Adventure Summer Camp Registration Opens Feb 1
Charter Oak’s ‘Matching Gifts’ Giving in 2018 Totals Nearly $400,000
SCORE Workshop: ''Networking to Meet New Customers'' Feb 20 in Niantic
Chelsea Groton Bank Awarded 5-Star Rating From BauerFinancial
Three Rivers Community College Receives $95,018 Rebate for Energy Efficient Lighting Upgrade
USCGA Alumni Association Launches Campaign to Support Coast Guard Personnel
The Light House Announces New Director of Adult and Transition Services
Coastal Classic Basketball Tournament Feb 17 in Waterford
NESS Recognized for Outstanding Youth Mentoring
CT Humane Society Pet Food Pantry to Help Federal Workers
Chelsea Groton Offers Customer Assistance Program to Help Customers Affected by Government Shutdown
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Applications Now Open for Comcast NBCUniversal Lift Labs Accelerator
Charter Oak Promotes Two To Assistant Vice President
Higher Edge Seeking Paid Summer Internships for Success Program Students
Mystic Seaport Museum to Open Photography Exhibition Jan 19
Three Rivers Community College Presents 15 Free Seminars that Address Environmental Concerns
La Grua Presents Epitome Jazz, Featuring 3 U.S. Coast Guard Band Members
Free SCORE Workshop on ''The Entrepreneurial Equation'' Feb 6 in Clinton
Support Huskython and CT Children's Medical Center at Foxwoods Jan 24
Charter Oak Awards Over $575,000 in Bonuses to Members
Full Scholarships Available for Nuclear Engineering Technology Program, Deadline is Feb 15
The Light House Receives Grant From CT Office of Policy and Management for Van Acquisition and Building Renovations
Three Rivers Community College Offers Jan 12 Super Saturday One-Stop Registration
Eastern CT Association of Realtors Offering $30 Discount for Affiliate Members
Eastern CT Symphony Continues 72nd Season Jan 26 with ''Fantastic Fantasies'' Concert
SECWAC Meeting Jan 28: 'Patriotic Ayatollahs: Nationalism in Post-Saddam Iraq'
Learn About Upcoming Career Training Programs at Three Rivers Open House
Three Rivers Community College Pinning Ceremony Celebrates 27 Nursing Students
Free SCORE Workshop on “Maximizing LinkedIn for Your Professional Career or Business”
Robert Farinelli Named New Academic Dean at Three Rivers
Giving Tree at Mystic Aquarium Helps Support World-Class Animal Care This Holiday Season
Chelsea Groton Foundation Approves Funding Over $315K in Grants to Area Organizations
Kids Week at Foxwoods Resort Casino: Dec 26-28, 2018
SCORE Workshop Jan 7 on ''The ABCs of a Business Plan and Understanding a SWOT Analysis''
Chelsea Groton Foundation Makes 2nd $100k Grant to Support Global City Norwich
Mystic Aquarium Makes 7,000 lb Food Donation to United Way Food Center
Special Room Rates, Exclusive Show Offers at Foxwoods Resort Casino
Small Businesses Save Big with Energy Efficiency
Three Rivers Associate Professor Frederick-Douglass Knowles II Named Hartford’s First Poet Laureate
Chelsea Groton Foundation Presents $100,000 to National Coast Guard Museum Association
Three Rivers Community College Veterans Organization Donates 80 Thanksgiving Dinners
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